Xiang Lake:Thai-Australian wakesurfing athlete, Annissa Thitita "Annie" Flynn, delivered an outstanding performance at the IWWF World Wakesurf Championships 2026 held at Xiang Lake, China. She secured third place in the Open Women Wake Skim category on October 17, 2026, and was the top-performing Asian athlete in the competition.
According to Thai News Agency, the Open Women's Wake Skim competition included 13 athletes from 10 different countries. Stewart Whitley from the United States claimed first place, while Sofia Sokolova from Ukraine took second.
Thailand's Extreme Sports Association sent four athletes to participate in the event Songkrod Chombun, Kantita Chayliam, Annissa Thitita Flynn, and Patrick Wongwut McArthur, with the aim of gaining international experience and enhancing their skills. Annissa Flynn's achievement marks a significant milestone for Thai wakesurfing on the world stage.