Rusty Malinoski

Rusty Malinoski
Born (1983-12-17) December 17, 1983 (age 41)
Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Canada

Rusty Malinoski, known as Bone crusher, is a Canadian professional wakeboarder who was the first athlete to successfully land a 1080° in a wakeboard competition.[1]  

While Parks Bonifay and Danny Harf had both been recorded landing 1080s before, Malinoski was the first one to do it during an official pro tour event. He is also the first wakeboarder to land a 1080 twice.[2]  Over the years, Malinoski has earned the nickname "Bone crusher" because of his powerful riding style.[3]  Malinoski won the Pro Men’s U.S. Pro-Am Championship in 2005.[4]  As of 2012 Rusty Malinoski had finished every season in the top ten.  

Malinoski was featured in wakeboarding DVDs such as Bent Felix, The Butter Effect and Slick City.

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References

  1. ^ "Photo Gallery: Rusty Lands First 1080 in a Contest". Transword Wakeboarding. Transworld.
  2. ^ "Rusty Malinoski Becomes First To Hit 1080 Twice". Wake World. eWake, Inc. 3 December 2006. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Rusty Malinoski". GrindTV.com. GrindMedia, LLC. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Canada's Rusty Malinoski wins 2005 U.S. Pro-Am Wakeboard Championship to cap breakout year". Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada. MARATHON, Florida: Water Ski and Wakeboard Canada. 4 December 2005. Retrieved 6 February 2012.