The Unsolvable Puzzle of Joel Poland at the World Championships It’s hard to reconcile the two Joels — the unstoppable force who has redefined overall skiing, and the athlete undone by the same mistakes at the same tournament.
Jump Fest in Recetto: Worlds Opens With Wave of Personal Bests Brandon Schipper’s 220-foot leap headlined a wave of PBs in Recetto, setting the stage for one of the most explosive jump events in Worlds history.
Will the Torch Be Passed? Water Skiing’s Generational Clash at Worlds From Regina Jaquess and Ryan Dodd to Jake Abelson and Charlie Ross, the 2025 Worlds is a tug-of-war between cementing legacies and shaping the sport’s future.
Lauren Morgan Announces Retirement from Professional Water Skiing One of only a handful of women ever to fly over 180 feet, Poochie brought an edge and daring to the jump event that made her a fan favorite.
2025 World Championships Preview: Who Takes the Gold in Recetto? From rising stars to record-hunting legends, we preview every event and predict who brings home gold in 2025.
Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2023 World Championships The event is probably best remembered for the epic battle for the men's overall title, following the presumed favorites shock exit and then near miraculous comeback.
Axel Garcia: The King of the Half Jack From pioneering new frontflip variations to topping international podiums, this French teenager is pushing trick skiing’s limits while the scorebook struggles to keep pace.
Neilly Ross Joins Team Goode Ross brings world-class talent in both slalom and tricks — and nearly 350,000 social media followers — to the Utah-based brand’s growing roster.
Water Skiing Just Lost the World Games. Maybe We Deserved It. The organizers didn’t choose wakesurfing to spite us. They chose it because it fits their event better than we do.
Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 6 | HO Sports In the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, the days stretch long and the water holds the kind of stillness that can quiet a restless mind.
44 and Still on Top: Degasperi’s Record-Breaking European Win Thomas Degasperi is still rewriting the record books. The Italian slalom legend claimed his 12th European title — and sixth in a row — cementing his place among the sport’s all-time greats.
World Championships: We Countdown the 10 Closest Overall Battles in the History of the Tournament From heartbreak near misses to historic photo finishes, these overall battles represent some of the most iconic moments in water ski history.