Nate Smith
Personal information
Born (1990-11-29) November 29, 1990
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sport
Country United States
SportWaterskiing
EventSlalom

Nate Smith (born November 29, 1990) is an American professional waterskier. Skiing professionally since 2010, Smith is the current slalom world record holder, setting the record on May 14, 2017.[1] In addition to holding the world record, Smith has won eight major championships.

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 3.50 and 5.00 @ 10.25 m. On June 2, 2013 he tied Chris Parrish's world record of 2.00 @ 9.75 m, and on September 7 of that same year broke the record with a score of 2.50 @ 9.75 m.[2] He broke his own world record on May 14, 2017 at the Swiss Pro Slalom with 3.00 @ 9.75 m. The record was declined for irregular driving.

Nate Smith is sponsored by D3 Skis.

Achievements

World records

World Records
2@43 off June 2, 2013 Little Mountain Maiden, NC
2.5@43 off September 7, 2013 Covington Ski Ranch Covington, LA

Major titles

Major Slalom Titles
World Championship Titles 2013, 2015, 2021
Masters Titles 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023
Moomba Masters Titles 2012, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023
U.S. Open Titles 2021

References

  1. ↑ "Nate Smith Breaks Slalom World Record". Waterski Magazine. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ The Official International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation list of World Records http://www.iwsf.com/history/displayrecords.php
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