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Wakeboarding and Water Skiing

The 10 Sports That Should Be Considered for Future Olympics | Sports Illustrated

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The 10 Sports That Should Be Considered for Inclusion in Future Olympics

Wakeboarding and Water Skiing

Let’s examine some possibilities for Brisbane 2032 and beyond (image: @sportsillustrated)

By Patrick Andres

Sports Illustrated

There is a lot to criticize about the Olympics, but generally speaking, it’s hard to argue with the Games’s taste in new sports in recent years. Rugby sevens, added in 2016, has been a hit. Golf’s stock has only risen. Skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing—all have added to the Olympics’ cornucopia of offerings.

In 2028, five new sports will join the fold: baseball and softball (which aren’t new but aren’t being contested in Paris), cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash. Those additions are part of a drive by the International Olympic Committee to add sports to the Olympics that will appeal to the locale in which the Games are held.

This begs the question: which sports could be next?

Read full article at Sports Illustrated.

Professional water skier Corey Vaughn

Vaughn Wins Oxfordshire ProAm; Claims First Career Victory | USA Water Ski

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Corey Vaughn Wins Oxfordshire Pro Am; Claims First Career Pro Victory

Professional water skier Corey Vaughn

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By Scott N. Atkinson

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

Corey Vaughn (Bumpass, Va.) won his first career pro men’s slalom title on Saturday night under the lights at the 2024 Oxfordshire Pro Am at the Oxford Waterski Club in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England. Some of the world’s top professional men’s and women’s slalom skiers competed in the tournament.

Vaughn, 38, scored 2-1/2 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off to win the title over Adam Sedlmajer (Czech Republic), Thomas Degasperi (Italy) and Arron Davies (Great Britain), who each scored 2 at 39-1/2 in the finals.

“It’s a special feeling,” an emotional Vaughn said afterward in an interview with Lauren Morgan on the TWBC webcast. “I have been chasing this for a long time and I think I had some fear that maybe it was never going to come. I have to thank so many people…my wife Amelia, my training partner…I want to shout out to my granddad. I always wanted to do this when he was here with us. Right before I skied I was sitting here on the bank thinking about my childhood when I was at the lake skiing with him. I want to dedicate this to him.”

France’s Manon Costard won the women’s slalom title, scoring 2-1/2 at 39-1/2 in the finals. Canada’s Jaimee Bull finished second (3 at 38) and Allie Nicholson (Gallatin, Tenn.) placed third (1-1/2 at 38).

Jacinta Carroll The Mum Athlete

Jacinta Carroll: Becoming a Champion at 100 Days Postpartum | The Mum Athlete

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Becoming a Champion at 100 days Postpartum [w/ Jacinta Carroll]

The Mum Athlete

At 100km/h and with 3G’s being put through her body, Jacinta Carroll was pulled into the jump at Moomba Masters at just 100 days Postpartum. If that isn’t mind blowing enough, what’s more crazy is that she won the event. This chat will blow your mind and show you that with enough research and support, getting back to sport at the highest level is absolutely possible.

Amazing time skiing at night at my favorite event with @girlsthatfly

Poland, Straltsova Win Titles At LA Night Jam | USA Water Ski

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Poland, Straltsova Win Titles At Louisiana Night Jam

Amazing time skiing at night at my favorite event with @girlsthatfly

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By Scott N. Atkinson

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

Joel Poland and Hanna Straltsova won the men’s and women’s jumping titles, respectively, on Saturday at the 7th Louisiana Night Jam, presented by Tides Medical, at Tri-Lakes in Zachary, La. Some of the world’s top men’s and women’s professional water ski jumpers competed in the tournament.

Poland (Great Britain) won the men’s event with a distance of 230 feet in the finals. Freddy Krueger (Winter Garden, Fla.) finished second with a distance of 227 feet after earning the top seed for the finals with a distance of 235 feet in the preliminary round.

Full article at USA Water Ski.

Jaret Llewellyn announces dates for the 2024 WWS Overall Tour

World Water Skiers Announces 2024 World Overall Tour Stops

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World Water Skiers Announces 2024 World Overall Tour Stops

World Water Skiers Announces 2024 World Overall Tour Stops

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World Water Skiers

After months of meticulous planning and preparation, we are excited to announce that this year’s tour promises to be stronger and better than ever.

“We are incredibly proud of the impact that the WWS Tour has had on the sport. Our team is always willing to test boundaries to what this sport could be,” says Jaret Llewellyn of World Water Skiers. “We are so grateful for our list of supporters who believe in our vision to make a difference in our sport. The enthusiasm from our host clubs in getting their cities involved to bring these incredible athletes to engage in their communities has been extraordinary. We can’t wait to see these athletes continue to evolve in slalom, trick, and jump disciplines, leaving everyone around the world speechless.”

The 2024 tour will feature exhilarating competitions across four spectacular locations, showcasing the best talent in Three Event Water Skiing:

Full press release at World Water Skiers.

2024 Lake 38 Pro Am

Lake 38 Pro-Am Recap | Waterski Pro Tour

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2024 Lake 38 Pro Am

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Waterski Pro Tour

The second slalom competition of the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour took place at the weekend at Lake 38, just outside Tallahassee in north Florida.

The men’s field, in particular, was somewhat depleted – Nate Smith, Will Asher, Thomas Degasperi and Dane Mechler were all absent. However, the scores across the three rounds were evidence of the breadth of talent currently on display in pro skiing, with the victory going to a skier taking his first professional title. The women’s competition was a little more predictable with the top three skiers all regulars on the podium and all previous winners at Lake 38.

Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.

In Remembrance of Dr. Günther Ludwig

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In Remembrance of Dr. Günther Ludwig – 10 October 1938 to 14 May 2024

In Remembrance of Dr. Günther Ludwig

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IWWF

The world of waterskiing mourns the loss of Dr. Günther Ludwig, one of the most esteemed judges, who passed away on May 14, 2024. Dr. Ludwig’s contributions to the sport, especially in cable waterskiing, have left an indelible mark, shaping the course of its history and development.

Dr. Günther Ludwig was a respected figure at the IWWF European Championships, both in cableski and waterskiing, where his expertise and fairness set the standard for judging. His outstanding dedication has been recognized globally, culminating in his role as Chief Judge at the IWWF World Waterski Championships in Medellin, Colombia, in 1997. His leadership and integrity ensured that the competitions he oversaw were of the highest standard, earning him respect and admiration from athletes and colleagues alike.

Full article at IWWF.

Abelson Wins Tricks, Jump & Overall Titles At 31st Junior Masters

Abelson Wins Tricks, Jump & Overall Titles at Junior Masters | USA Water Ski

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Abelson wins tricks, jump & overall titles at 31st Junior Masters

Abelson Wins Tricks, Jump & Overall Titles At 31st Junior Masters

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By Scott N. Atkinson

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

U.S. water ski athlete Jake Abelson (Holderness, N.H.) won titles in Junior Men’s tricks, jump and overall on Friday at the 31st Nautique Junior Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. Some of the world’s top junior water ski athletes (age 17 and under on Dec. 31, 2023) competed for titles in slalom, tricks, jump and overall.

Abelson scored 11,790 points in winning Junior Men’s tricks for the third consecutive year. Abelson’s score of 11,880 points was a new Junior Men’s tricks course record for Robin Lake. He set the previous record of 11,390 points at the 2023 Junior Masters.

Full article at USA Water Ski.

Abelson Sets Pending World Tricks Record At Masters Qualifier

Abelson Sets Pending World Tricks Record At Masters Qualifier | USA Water Ski

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Abelson sets pending World Tricks Record at Masters Qualifier

Abelson Sets Pending World Tricks Record At Masters Qualifier

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By Scott N. Atkinson

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports

Jake Abelson (Holderness, N.H.) set his second pending men’s world tricks record in the past two weeks on Friday at the Nautique Masters Qualifying Series 1 event at Lake Ledbetter in Winter Garden, Fla.

Abelson scored 12,970 points – the highest score among all competitors in either round of the tournament – in round 2 to earn a spot in the 2024 Nautique Masters. If approved by the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, the score will eclipse the current world record of 12,690 points held by Mexico’s Patricio Font.

Full article at USA Water Ski.

Nautique Masters Qualifying Series 1 Results

    Swiss PRO SLALOM RECAP

    Swiss Pro Slalom Recap | Waterski Pro Tour

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    Swiss Pro Slalom Recap

    Swiss PRO SLALOM RECAP

    Who would bet against the 9-time winner taking her 10th title? (image: @waterskiprotour)

    By Jane Peel

    Waterski Pro Tour

    The Swiss Pro Slalom is always eagerly anticipated – the first professional contest of the season for most competitors and a chance to test out their early form. But what we experienced at the 10th anniversary edition of the event at Florida’s Swiss Waterski Resort, was something very special and a fitting way to start the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour’s series of slalom competitions.

    A stacked field, including veterans and a host of new kids on the block, kept us entertained through two preliminary rounds and finals, all packed into one day.  By the end, we had witnessed more than a few shocks, crowned a new champion and seen a glimpse of the future of professional slalom skiing. 

    Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.