Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Puerto Vallarta star athlete, Karen Jacobson gains international attention as CBS sports announces it will broadcast the newly recognized Ultimate SUP Showdown, which took place August 17th-18th on the surfer-favored beaches of Waikiki.

Duly noted, the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board sponsors and supports the professional surfer during the World Cup circuit in Hawaii and California. The young athlete proudly represents Puerto Vallarta and our country in a series of international tournaments attended solely by the best in world rankings.

Born and raised in Puerto Vallarta, Karen began her career in the world of surf at age 13 and soon conquered the highest ranks in Stand Up Paddle Surf. The current Mexico National Champion has quickly positioned herself within the top ten SUP Surfers worldwide.

The Ultimate Sup Showdown is the first major SUP race to be broadcast on National television. The invitation-only race has ranked our own Karen Jacobson amongst the top 16 female SUP surfers competing for the grand $25,000 USD prize and the opportunity to be named world's best.

National broadcasting of one of the most competitive invitational SUP events of the summer is set to air in late September. Viewers may also follow Karen's rise to the top online at supconnect.com.