KEENAN DERRY
Professional Waterskier
Nickname: Keeno
Age: 21
Favourite Food: Any Mexican food
Sporting Idol/s: Mick Fanning
When did you first start in your sport / profession:
I started waterskiing when I was 4yrs old
Career Highlights:
3rd (overall) at 2016 World Championships - Pro Mens
2017 IWWF Male Barefoot Athlete of the Year
2 x World Junior Champion
5 x Australian Champion
2017 Asian Oceanic Open Mens Champion
What do you love most about your sport / profession:
Being able to travel around the world training and competing is pretty awesome!
Favourite event/s: World Chamionships (every 2yrs)
Favourite location to compete/ski: Favourite place to ski is on the Delta River system in California
Future Goals: To become World Champion at the 2018 World Championships in Canada
Hobbies: Surfing, wakeboarding, barefooting … actually any sport that involves water. Ha ha!
What do you love most about the Barnacle Plus:
I can listen to my favourite songs and don't have to worry about getting my phone wet when I'm out on the water
Five (5) songs on your playlist:
OTW - Khalid, 6lack & Ty Dolla $ign
Smoke & Retribution - Flume
Lose It - Flume
Danger - Vic Mensa
Bad Dream - Jungle Giants
Advice for young athletes or kids getting into sport:
Just have fun! Honestly just surround yourself with a group of friends and go out and have fun doing what ever sport you are into. Oh and don't forget to spread the Shaka around