Daniel Grant, at just 15 years of age, is already at the top level in both Wakeboard and Wakeskate and is establishing his name as one of the most stylish riders in the wake industry.
Nicknamed "The Turtle", his unique riding style has won him already several world titles, and he is regarded in the industry as one of the names, pushing the sport forward.
Daniel lives in Bangkok, Thailand, where he trains at his home cable, Thai Wakepark, but manages to spend at least 4 months a year travelling around Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, competing in the sport.
WORLD Ranking
WWA WAKEPARK WORLD SERIES FINALS 2012 RESULTS
WAKESKATE WORLD CHAMPION,
WAKEBOARD PRO MEN 3RD,
WAKEBOARD OBSTACLES 2ND.
OVERALL WWA WORLD TOUR RANKING 2012, 2ND PLACE.
PODIUM POSITIONS IN 2012 (WAKEBOARD AND WAKESKATE) - 48
FIRST PLACES IN 2012 (WAKEBOARD AND WAKESKATE) - 34
VOTED TRANSWORLD CABLE RIDER OF THE YEAR 2012.
2011 WORLD RANKING.
4th place - WWA WORLD SERIES RANKING
TRIPLE CROWN WORLD RANKING.
2nd place
ASIA WAKEPARK TOUR.
1st place - PRO MENS WAKEBOARD
1st place - PRO MENS WAKESKATE
Wakeskate Highlights
2012 (All Pro Men)
1st Flat Water Freaks ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
1st 2 Tower Challenge ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
1st Rail Jam ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
1st King of Kicker ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
1st Rail Jam ~ Liquid Force Rail Series, final stop. Queensland - Australia
2nd King of Kicker ~ Liquid Force Rail Series, final stop. Queensland - Australia
1st 2 Tower Challenge ~ Liquid Force Rail Series, final stop. Queensland - Australia
1st Champion ~ The One Wakeskate. Lake Taco - Thailand
1st Champion ~ West Side Jam. Raffles Marina - Singapore
1st Champion ~ Asian Wakepark Tour #1. Thai Wakepark - Thailand
7th Place ~ Byerly Toe Jam, Wakeskate Tour #1. Orlando - United States
2nd Place ~ Cablestock & Triple Crown Stop #1. TSR, TX - United States
3rd Place (Boat) ~ Cablestock & Triple Crown Stop #1. TSR, TX - United States
Quarter Finals ~ Retention, Waterskate Tour Stop #2. Nahunta, GA - United States
1st Champion ~ Wake & Beach. Kum Wake Park - France
1st Champion ~ Wake The Line. Koln - Germany
1st Champion ~ Wake & Country. TNG Cable - France
1st Champion ~ Monster Energy Triple Crown #2. Benson, NC - United States
Semi Finals ~ River Regatta, Wakeskate Tour Stop #4. TSR, TX - United States
1st Champion ~ Protest Cable Call. Nieuwegein - Netherlands
Finals ~ Suwannee Pro, Wakeskate Tour Stop #5. Lake City - United States
1st Champion ~ Triple Crown #3. OWC, Orlando, FL - United States
1st Champion ~ King of Wake / Asian Wakepark Tour #3. Republic WP/Manila - Philippines
1st Champion ~ King of Kicker. Thai Wakepark - Bangkok
1st Champion ~ WWA WAkepark World Championships. Al Forsan - UAE
2011 (All Pro Men)
1st Place - Asian Wakepark Tour, (3 stops, PH, SG, TH)
1st Place - Westside Jam, Singapore
1st Place - Wake & Beach, France
1st Place - Wake & Country, France
1st Place - WWA Worlds, Canada
3rd Place - Byerly Toe Jam, Orlando - Winch 2.0
1st Place - WWA Triple Crown (3 Stops in U.S.A)
3rd Place - WWA Worlds, Abu Dhabi
2010
1st Place - King of Kicker, Thailand (Pro Men)
1st Place - Asian Wakepark Tour (3 stops PH, SG, TH), (Pro Men)
1st Place - IWWF Worlds, Germany (Pro Men)
1st Place - Westside Jam, Singapore (Pro Men)
3rd Place - WWA Worlds, Philippines (Pro Men)
2009
1st Place - Asian Wakepark Tour (3 stops, PH,SG,TH), (Pro Men)
1st Place - King of Kicker, Thailand (Pro Men)
1st Place - WWA Worlds, Philippines (Amater)
1st Place - Westside Jam, Singapore (Pro Men)
1st Place - Cable Contender, Singapore (Pro Men)
2008
2nd Place - Asian Wakepark Tour, Singapore (Pro)
4th Place - Ultimate Rider Worlds, Philippines (Advanced)
Wakeboard Highlights
2012 (All Pro Men)
1st Flat Water Freaks ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
1st 2 Tower Challenge ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
1st Rail Jam ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
5th King of Kicker ~ Board Stock. Penrith, NSW - Australia
2nd Rail Jam ~ Liquid Force Rail Series, final stop. Queensland - Australia
2nd King of Kicker ~ Liquid Force Rail Series, final stop. Queensland - Australia
1st 2 Tower Challenge ~ Liquid Force Rail Series, final stop. Queensland - Australia
1st Champion ~ Asian Wakepark Tour #1. Thai Wakepark - Thailand
2nd Place ~ Cablestock & Triple Crown Stop #1. TSR, TX - United States
1st Champion ~ Wake & Beach. Kum Wake Park - France
Semi Finals ~ Wake The Line. Koln - Germany
1st Champion ~ Red Bull Wake of Steel. Linz - Austria
4th Place ~ Wake & Country. TNG Cable - France
3rd Place ~ Red Bull Wake Open. Tampa - United States
1st Champion ~ Monster Energy Triple Crown #2. Benson, NC - United States
Semi Finals ~ Protest Cable Call. Nieuwegein - Netherlands
Semi Finals ~ Triple Crown #3. OWC, Orlando, FL - United States
1st Champion ~ King of Wake / Asian Wakepark Tour #3. Republic WP/Manila - Philippines
1st Champion ~ King of Kicker. Thai Wakepark - Bangkok
3rd Place ~ WWA WAkepark World Championships. Al Forsan - UAE
2nd Place ~ WWA World Championships Tour Result
2011 (All Pro Men)
2nd Place - WWA Triple Crown, Orlando
3rd Place - WWA Worlds, Holland
2nd Place - WWA Triple Crown, Texas
3rd Place - H20 Wake Parade, Austria
2nd Place - WWA Overall tour results (3 stops)
2nd Place - WWA Worlds, Abu Dhabi
1st Place - Asian Wakepark Tour (3 stops PH, SG, TH)
4th Place - WWA World stop tou results (4 stops)
1st Place - Relentless UK Pro Tour, Sheffield Stop
2010
3rd Place - King of Kicker, Thailand (Pro Men)
3rd Place - Asian Wakepark Tour (PH,SG,TH) (Pro Men)
1st Place - WWA Words, Philippines (Pro Men)
1st Place - IWWF Worlds, Germany (Junior Men)
1st Place - British Nationals, UK (Junior Men)
2009
3rd Place - King of Kicker (Pro Men)
4th Place - Asian Wakepark Tour (3 stops, PH, SG,TH) (Pro Men)
3rd Place - WWA Worlds (Philippines) (Boys)
1st Place - Cable Contender, Singapore (Junior Men)
1st Place - Ten Feet High, UK (Intermediate)
2008
1st Place - Asian Wakepark Tour (3 stops, PH, SG, TH) (Advanced)
3rd Place - Ultimate Rider Worlds, Philippines (Boys)
2nd Place - Cable Contender, Singapore (Intermediate)