2006
Accomplishments: World Finals 1st place,
APBA Nationals 1st place
2005
Accomplishments:
World Finals 1st place,
World Freestyle Watercraft Alliance
2004
Accomplishments:
World Finals 1st place,
World Freestyle Watercraft Alliance
2003
Accomplishments:
National Tour 1st place, World
Finals 2nd place
2002 Accomplishments:
World Finals 1st place,
Freeride Tour 1st place,
National Tour 2nd place
2001 Accomplishments:
National Tour 1st place, World Finals 4th place
2000 Accomplishments:
World Finals 1st place,
National Tour 1st place
1999 Accomplishments:
World Finals 1st place,
National Tour 1st place
1998 Accomplishments:
National Tour 1st place tie, World Finals 5th place
1997 Accomplishments:
World Finals 1st Place,
Jet Jam 1st Place,
IJSBA Big Red Jet Sports Tour 2nd place
1996 Accomplishments:
IJSBA National Pro Freestyle 5th place, World Finals Pro Freestyle 5th Overall,
IJSBA National Tour Pro Ski 6th Place
1995 Accomplishments:
World Amateur Freestyle Champion
1994 Accomplishments:
National Amateur Freestyle Champion |
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| US President
Bill Clinton, congratulates Eric Malone after a ceremony
honoring his heroic rescue efforts during the '96 Floods in the State of Pennsylvania. Eric
is presented with a Commendation from the White House. |
Eric Malone burst onto the International IJSBA and personal
watercraft World Freestyle Competition in 1995 by clinching
the Freestyle World Championship in the IJSBA Amateur Division.
This impressive #1 rank began the Cyclone legacy in which
Eric dedicated his creative and athletic abilities towards
the creation
of new technical tricks, equipment designs and modifications
that led to his domination in the 'Professional PWC Freestyle'
category.
His story begins earlier than this. Eric
was originally a very competitive stand-up watercraft racer.
His talent was
divided between competing in the stand-up watercraft racing
division and the high profile, high energy Freestyle Program.
With his
early success, the demands of an entertaining and competitive
routine for the Freestyle PWC division became evident. Soon
Eric focused full-time on investing the necessary dedication
required
towards maintaining his position as the 'world's best' Freestyle
rider!
Eric has pioneered the trademark 'NO HANDER'
barrel roll, patented 'CYCLONE' and 'SINUS SOAKER,' and many
other innovative
tricks
that have become the staple
of freestyle PWC routines all over the world. These dynamic tricks have allowed
a new generation of followers to perfect and advance their skill level. These
routines can be viewed on ESPN, local televised affiliates and video entertainment
releases--such as Eric's own freestyle PWC production: 'On
Edge.'
Eric's older sister, Meredith was also
an accomplished regional IJSBA Champion as well. Their parents,
Gene and Bonnie Malone supported their children's PWC competitive
history through early sponsorship with their Keystone Yamaha
dealership located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The Malone family
is a classical success story, with exceptional support, not
only of their own team members but the personal watercraft
racing community at large which they support enthusiastically.
Eric's parents are often seen at National and World PWC tour
events cheering on the competitors and giving these events
total commitment, bringing a very positive element to the
venues. |