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3 Filipina Jet Ski Racers Make History at Water Jet World Grand Prix

  •  Three Filipinas Make History at Water Jet World Grand Prix
  • Pinay Jet Ski Racers Achieve Historic Wins in World Competition
  • Mercado Sisters Lead Filipina Triumph at Jet Ski World Championships

 

Three young Filipinas made a splash at the Water Jet World Grand Prix last December, proving their prowess on the international stage and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. Sisters Kristine and Kayla Mercado, along with Jesse Arcilla, competed in the women’s runabout 1100 stock categories, leaving their mark against racers from around the globe.



Kristine Mercado, 23, etched her name in history by becoming the first Filipina to win the prestigious Women's Runabout 1100 Stock (World Series) title.  "I’m very honored and proud to represent our country on the international stage," she shared.  Kristine also secured a commendable fourth-place finish in the Women's Runabout 1100 Stock (World Cup) category.

Her younger sister, Kayla, 22,  demonstrated exceptional skill with a second-place finish in the Women's Runabout 1100 Stock (World Series) and sixth overall in the World Cup. "I strive to do better and be up there with my sister," Kayla commented, expressing her pride in representing the Philippines.



Adding to the Filipina trio's success, 17-year-old Jesse Arcilla impressed in her international debut, securing a ninth-place finish in the Women's Runabout 1100 Stock (World Series).  "This is just the beginning, and I’m really excited for what’s up next," said Arcilla, highlighting her determination and promising future in the sport.

These achievements are particularly significant given the male dominance in jet ski racing. Kristine Mercado shared her experience competing against men, saying, "It’s very fun, and you feel the urge to win against the boys... Every time I race in that category, I feel fueled and fired up to prove that girls can also dominate this sport."



With the 2025 jet ski racing season on the horizon, the Mercado sisters and Arcilla are eager to build on their success and continue to inspire Filipinas to break barriers and chase their dreams in any sport. Their performance at the Water Jet World Grand Prix has firmly placed the Philippines on the global jet ski racing map, and they are riding the wave of success with passion and determination.

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