Jacinta Carroll is a former professional water skier, five-time World Record holder, and five-time World Champion. Carroll was the first woman to jump 200 feet, with a 201 foot jump (61.3 m) at the 2021 MasterCraft Pro in Polk City, Florida.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Rabbit |
| National team | Australia |
| Born | September 12, 1992 Geelong, Victoria |
| Height | 153 cm (5 ft 0 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Waterskiing |
| Event | Jump |
| Coached by | Ray Stokes |
| Retired | March 11, 2024 |
In addition to being the first woman to clear the 200' barrier, Carroll became the first woman to jump over 60 meters with a 60.3 meter jump at the Ski Fluid Invitational on September 26, 2016.[2] Carroll did not loose a professional event in which she has competed since coming second at the 2013 Moomba Masters.[3]
Athletic career
editThe International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation named Carroll the Female Waterskier of the Decade (2010-2019).[4]
Notable accomplishments
editWorld records
edit| World Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193' | 58.8 m | May 17, 2015 | Sunset Lakes | Groveland, FL |
| 194' | 59.1 m | May 17, 2015 | Sunset Lakes | Groveland, FL |
| 194' | 59.2 m | September 26, 2016 | Lake Grew | Polk City, FL |
| 198' | 60.3 m | September 26, 2016 | Lake Grew | Polk City, FL |
| 201' | 61.3 m | October 31, 2021 | McCormick's | Polk City, FL |
Major titles
edit| Major Titles | |
|---|---|
| World Championship Titles | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 |
| Masters Titles | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Moomba Masters Titles | 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
References
edit- ^ "Longest waterski jump (female)". Guinness World Records.
- ^ B, Erin (2016-11-01). "Jump World Records Fall in Florida". Southern Boating. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "The 10 Greatest Women's Jumpers of All Time, Ranked | Return to Baseline". 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ^ "Jacinta Carroll named Skier of the Decade | Nautique Boats". nautique.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.