- Bob LaPoint
Bob LaPoint is a American Professional Water Skier. His five world slalom records, coupled with five world slalom titles, rank Bob LaPoint as one of the most successful slalom skiers of all time.ref label|foot01|1|^
In 1994, for the second year in a row, former world slalom water ski champion and world record holder Bob LaPoint has won the right to wear the crown as the world's best skier on both water and snow. In 1993 at the inaugural "Water vs. Snow" competition, LaPoint bested three worthy adversaries to claim the title during a made-for-TV format event consisting of slalom waterskiing and downhill racing.
In 1970, Bob LaPoint wins and establishes the National Slalom Record for Jr. Boys.ref label|foot02|2|^
In 1980, Bob LaPoint became the first skier to make a perfect pass on an 11.25-meter line (38 feet off) in a Record Capability tournament at the McCormick World Record Challenge in Seffner, Fla.ref label|foot03|3|^
Tournament Results
* 1987 World Slalom Champion
* 1985 World Slalom Champion
* 1983 World Slalom Champion
* 1979 World Slalom Champion (Brother Kris LaPoint takes 2nd Place in Slalom, 2/11.25m 58km/h)
* 1977 World Slalom Champion
* 1967 Slalom National Champion, Junior Boys Division
* 1967 Overall National Champion, Junior Boys DivisionReferences
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