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Elizabeth Montavon (born January 4, 1994) is a professional water skier from the United States.[1] She competes primarily in slalom events and is noted for her success on the Waterski Pro Tour, as well as her contributions to the sport through advocacy for gender equity and content creation.
Early life
editMontavon was introduced to water skiing at a young age, as she comes from a family with a strong background in the sport.[2] She began competing when she was 7 years old and found early success in the tricks discipline, winning the Girls 1 national tricks title at the 2002 GOODE Water Ski National Championships. She also set several regional and state records in tricks during her early career. Montavon continued to compete throughout her youth, with her achievements earning her recognition in the water skiing community.[citation needed]
Professional career
editIn 2017, Montavon shifted her focus from the tricks discipline to slalom skiing.[3] This pivot marked a significant change in her career, as she worked to "catch up" in a discipline that was relatively new to her professional repertoire. With the guidance of her coach, Chet Raley, Montavon established herself in the slalom discipline, climbing the ranks on the Waterski Pro Tour.[citation needed]
Her persistence was rewarded in 2021 when she won her first slalom Pro Tour Stop at the Miami Pro, a notable achievement in her career. Montavon has continued to compete at the professional level, placing among the top competitors in events such as the MasterCraft Pro, Travers Grand Prix, and the Monaco Slalom Cup. In 2022, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease following a serious injury sustained in practice, but she has continued to compete at a high level despite these challenges.[4]
Advocacy and impact
editMontavon is also recognized for her efforts to promote water skiing and elevate women's sports. In addition to her athletic career, she serves as the Director of Athlete Marketing & Social Media at Parity, an organization dedicated to increasing financial opportunities for women athletes. Through Parity, she has been involved in initiatives aimed at improving visibility for professional women athletes, such as Parity Week, a celebration of women's sports.[5]
Montavon has also engaged in entrepreneurial ventures, co-founding the lifestyle brand "Ski or Die" with her husband, fellow water skier Stevie Island. The brand promotes a culture of resilience and dedication within the sport of water skiing.[5]
Competitions and rankings
editMontavon has competed in several major competitions on the Waterski Pro Tour, where she has been ranked as high as No. 7 globally in slalom. Some of her notable finishes include:
- Third place at the 2024 Moomba Masters[citation needed]
- Third place at the 2024 K1000 Marrakech Pro[citation needed]
- Third place at the 2024 Monaco Slalom Cup[citation needed]
- Fifth place at the 2024 Botaski Pro Am[citation needed]
- Eighth place at the 2023 IWWF Waterski World Championships[citation needed]
- Fifth place at the 2023 MasterCraft Pro[6]
- Fifth place at the 2023 Travers Grand Prix[6]
- Sixth place at the 2023 Kaiafas Battle Pro Am[6]
- Sixth palce at the 2023 Lake 38 Pro Am[6]
- Fifth place at the 2022 Hilltop Lake Pro Am[7]
- Sixth place at the 2022 Miami Pro[8]
- First place at the 2021 Miami Pro[9]
- Eighth place at the 2021 IWWF Waterski World Championships[10]
- Fifth at the 2021 Hilltop Lake Pro Am[9]
Podcast and media appearances
editElizabeth Montavon has shared her personal and professional journey through various media outlets. In a two-episode series on The Waterski Podcast, Montavon discussed her transition from trick skiing to slalom, detailing the mental health challenges she faced during college and how committing to slalom skiing under coach Chet Raley helped her navigate that period. She reflected on the hard work required to catch up in the new discipline and the emotional toll of balancing her academic and athletic pursuits.[11]
On The Water Skier Magazine’s Hit It! Podcast, Montavon offered insights into the challenges of promoting the sport of water skiing.[12] She spoke about the role of social media in raising the sport’s visibility and the efforts required to streamline tournaments for better exposure and engagement. Montavon also shared her experiences competing in recent professional tournaments, including the Waterski Pro Tour.[citation needed]
Personal life
editElizabeth Montavon lives in Florida with her husband, Stevie Island, who is also a professional water skier. The couple is involved in various creative projects, including a docushort that documents a day in Elizabeth’s life as a professional athlete.[13] They also host a podcast where they discuss the intricacies of professional water skiing and share insights into the sport.[14][non-primary source needed]
Honors and awards
edit- Nine-time National Champion[citation needed]
- Three-time All-American[citation needed]
- US Open Champion[citation needed]
- Pan American Champion[citation needed]
- 2021 Miami Pro Slalom Champion[citation needed]
- Named to Palm Beach Illustrated's "30 Under 30" list in 2022[15]
- 2024 SurveyMonkey Curiosity Award for innovation and impact in sports[16]
References
edit- ^ "Waterski Pro Tour | Elizabeth Montavon". Waterski Pro Tour. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Skiing is believing". Shaw Local. 2009-10-10. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Kushel, Alex (2023-08-23). "Over 600 athletes water ski their way to championships at Okeeheelee Park". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "No regrets: Elizabeth Montavon pro water skier learns to live with an autoimmune disease – The Flagler College Gargoyle". gargoyle.flagler.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ a b "About | Elizabeth Montavon | Pro Water Skier". Elizabeth Montavon. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ a b c d "2023 Stats | Waterski Pro Tour". stats.waterskiprotour.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "2022 Stats | Waterski Pro Tour". stats.waterskiprotour.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "2022 Stats | Waterski Pro Tour". stats.waterskiprotour.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ a b "2021 Stats | Waterski Pro Tour". stats.waterskiprotour.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "2021 Stats | Waterski Pro Tour". stats.waterskiprotour.com. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Episode 54: Ski Talk with Elizabeth Montavon (Part 1)". The Water Ski Podcast. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Hit It! Podcast #32: Elizabeth Montavon". www.usawaterski.org. 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ Ski or Die TV (2024-08-29). The Dark Horse of Water Skiing: Elizabeth Montavon. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Ski or Die". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Palm Beach Illustrated March 2022 by Palm Beach Media Group - Issuu". issuu.com. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
- ^ "Portraits in Curiosity". Retrieved 2024-09-03.