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Nate Smith (water skier)

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Nate Smith (born November 29, 1990) is an American professional water skier. Skiing professionally since 2010, Smith is the current slalom world record holder, setting the record on September 7, 2013. In addition to holding the world record, Smith has won one World Championship and three Masters.

Biography

Smith was born in Indianapolis. Skiing professionally since the 2010 season, on October 3 of that year he became the youngest skier to ever to compete at 41 off, scoring 3.5 and 5.0 @ 10.25m. On June 2, 2013 he tied Chris Parrish's world record of 2.0 @ 9.75m, and on September 7 of that same year broke the record with a score of 2.5 @ 9.75m.

Achievements

Major Championships

Masters

  • 2012, 2015, 2016

U.S. National Championships

  • 2013, 2014, 2015

World Championships

  • 2016

World Record

  • 2 June 2013 (tied) - 2.0 @ 9.75m
  • 7 September 2013 (set) - 2.5 @ 9.75 m

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