MARIA VICTORIA CARRASCO

Maria Victoria Carrasco was the first of the
Carrasco sisters to appear on the water skiing
scene and almost immediately took her place as
the foremost trick skier in the Women's
division.

Maria Victoria competed in the World
Championships as a member of the Venezuelan team
in 1971 and from 1975 to 1979 and became the
first Woman to win gold medals in a single event
in three consecutive World tournaments. She
also set the first recognized Women's World
Record in tricks in 1975 and went on to set two
additional records in 1977 and 1979. In her
last World tournament in 1977, Maria Victoria
was able to capture a silver medal in Women's
Overall.

Following her successful career as a competitive
skier, Maria Victoria published a water ski
magazine, Esqui Acuatico, to help promote the
sport in South America.

I am pleased to announce the induction into the
International Hall of Fame of Venezuela's three-
time World Champion trick skier, Maria Victoria
Carrasco.