Kristi Overton Johnson
Waterskiing
Inducted: 2012
- Native of Greenville, NC
- Professional waterskier for more than two decades
- Became the most decorated athlete in her sport’s history
- World-record holder in women’s slalom for 18 years
- At one time, owned five world records and 19 US records
- Amassed 80 pro victories
- Won the U.S. Masters eight times and the U.S. Open four times before retiring in 2004
- Initially excelled in the trick and jump events, but a hip deformity turned her focus solely on the slalom
