University Of Alabama: World Champion Water Skier, Graduate Leads By Example

Tuscaloosa AL

23 April, 2022

8:05 PM

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Press release from the University of Alabama: April 22, 2022 Sean Hunter has embodied these intangibles for many years as one of the best slalom water skiers in the world, winning numerous championships, setting records and becoming a world champion along the way. Hunter, a native of Dothan, was introduced to the sport as an infant thanks to his father who took up water skiing as a hobby following a career with the U.S. Marine Corps. "My mom was looking for ways to convince my dad to end his time as an active member of the military and start a new career," Hunter recalls. "My dad told her that he always wanted to be a water skier when he was a kid, and they made an agreement that he could pursue water skiing once he was done with his military duties." Water skiing started as a family activity when Hunter hit the water for the first time at 4 years old. But it didn't take long for the fun to turn into a passion as he entered his first competition at 6 years old and won his first national title at age 10. Aside from growing up a fan, Hunter wanted to continue his slalom water skiing and compete at the collegiate level. Although he was heavily recruited by other universities, he was quickly sold on the UA Water Ski Team and its reputation as one of the top teams in the nation. "Many people aren't aware, but UA has the best set up for water skiing in the nation," said Hunter. "We're one of a handful of schools that has its own private water ski lake near campus in Duncanville. "The team is incredibly spoiled with an amazing coach, its own private lake and the best equipment available. So, for me, it was a pretty clear choice when I decided to attend the University." Hunter and the UA Water Ski Team are in contention for the national championship on a yearly basis. According to Hunter, the team has multiple national and world champions on its roster comprised of slalom, trick and jump water skiers from around the nation and world. During his time at UA, Hunter reached the pinnacle of his career to date in August 2021 as a member of the U.S. U21 Water Ski Team competing in the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation Under 21 Waterski Championships, the biggest event of the year. This press release was produced by the University of Alabama. The views expressed here are the author's own.