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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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