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George Athans Jr.
George Athans Jr. at the World Water Ski Championship, Sherbrooke, Quebec, 1967, photographer unknown

One of the best Canadian water-skiers ever, George Athans Jr. (born 1952) participated in his first world championship at the age of 15. He went on to win two overall world titles in 1971 and 1973, and ten Canadian championships from 1965 to 1974.


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