For Immediate Release
May 26, 1997
Pine Mountain, Georgia


GRAHAM WINS MASTERS!

Susi Graham (Kitchener, Ontario) is the Women's Slalom Champion at the 38th
edition of the Masters in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

Graham, the World Record holder from 1990-96, defeated the current World
Record holder Kristi Overton-Johnson (U.S.A.) in a run-off after both skiers
tied in the final round with 3 buoys at the 11.25 metre line.  In the
run-off Graham went first and grabbed 1.5 buoys at the 11.25 metre line.
Overton-Johnson ran into early trouble and only made 1.25 buoys at the 11.25
metre line.

Jeremy Kovak (Millgrove, Ontario) finished 5th in the Wakeboard competition
behind champion Darin Shapiro (U.S.A.).  Kovak had 14,939 points white
Shapiro finished with 21,341.

Jaret Llewellyn (Innisfail, Alberta) finished second in the overall event
behind World Champion Patrice Martin (France).

For further information please contact:
Water Ski Canada	
(613) 748-5683
(613) 748-5867 (fax)
email : wsc@magi.com