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Lucille Borgen

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Posted on October 4th, 2007 at 12:57 pm

At 94, Lucille Borgen became the oldest competitor ever in the U.S. National Water Skiing Championships; the world's largest water ski tournament. 


She amazed the crowd, winning the slalom and tricks title in her age division. 

Lucille survived polio as a child, cancer as an adult and the complete loss of vision in her left eye a few years ago. You'll find her as competent behind the microphone as she is on the water! 

If you'd like to see her in action, click here



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    dan
    Posted 7:53pm September 28th, 2009
    Lucille, you have been my hero for many years.  Hope all is well. Dan


  • Posted 12:12am August 27th, 2009
    I am a 64 year old woman and I love to slalom ski.  I only get on the lake once or twice a year.  I am inspired by Lucille and to think I might still have another 30 years of this great sport.  She is an inspiration to growing old and having fun at the same time.

    Joan




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