Water Ski Canada proudly highlights the remarkable accomplishments of siblings Neilly and Charlie Ross at the 2025 IWWF World Waterski Championships, held August 26–31 in Recetto, Italy.
Neilly and Charlie Ross, from Winter Garden, Florida, who train together in Muskoka, Ontario during the summer months, both reached the podium on the world stage.
Neilly captured Gold in Women’s Tricks, setting back-to-back World Championship Records with 11,300 points in both the preliminary and final rounds. This marks her second career World Title, following her first in 2017.
Charlie earned Silver in Men’s Slalom after tying for the top seed in the preliminary round and advancing to the finals. In the finals, he ran 1@9.75m/43off to tie the lead, a score that equaled the World Championship Record, forcing a run-off for the gold medal.
For the first time, both siblings competed together on the six-person Canadian Team, which went on to claim Silver in the Team Overall competition. The 6-person Canadian Team included:
- Jaimee Bull (North Bay, ON)
- Ryan Dodd (Olds, AB)
- Dorien Llewellyn (Alberta)
- Paige Pigozzi (Rini) (Clermont, FL / Ontario)
- Charlie Ross (Winter Garden, FL / Muskoka, ON)
- Neilly Ross (Winter Garden, FL / Muskoka, ON)
In addition to Neilly and Charlie’s medals, Team Canada athletes captured medals across several disciplines. Jaimee Bull won Gold in Women’s Slalom, Dorien Llewellyn secured Gold in Men’s Overall and Bronze in Men’s Jump, and Ryan Dodd claimed Silver in Men’s Jump.
The 2025 IWWF World Waterski Championships brought together more than 180 athletes from over 30 countries, showcasing the highest level of international waterskiing competition. The Ross siblings’ success underscores the talent and depth of Canada’s athletes on the world stage.
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