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Summary At least 24 of the world's best athletes participated in the water sports gala in Cologne.
Colognes Olympic pool complex of three swimming pools has been transformed with jumps, rails and a cable-pulley system into a long wakeboard ride. The cable system means the rider can be pulled down the 140 metre length of the pools and then back again in one movement.Some 6,000 spectators enjoyed the spectacular display of water sports. In the wakeskating event, 13 years old Daniel Grant of Thailand beat much older competitors from USA, France, the United Kingdom and Germany.Sixteen riders participated in the wakeboarding category. The event was won by 17-year old Nico von Lerchenfeld of Germany.
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