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Young is the world's oldest water skier

Dwan Jacobsen Young

At the age of 92, and still going strong, Dwan Jacobsen Young, from Salt Lake, Utah, US, is now officially the world's oldest water skier "for making a big splash" in the world of water skiing at an advanced age.

The recognition made during a family party was a surprise when Dawn heard about her newfound record title, a "worthwhile gift of appreciation for her persistence in the sport that she has "kept alive" since she started the sport aged 29.

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