Record #:

6530

Author(s):

Sessoms, Jim

Abstract:

Sessoms profiles Kristi Overton of Greenville, who, at the tender age of nine years, is making her mark in professional waterskiing. She started on skis at the age of four and a half, could slalom (one ski) at five, and was on trick skis at six. In 1978, as the youngest competitor ever in the Nationals, she won fourth place honors behind the Junior Girls Champion, who was an experienced skier three years older than Overton.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 7 Issue 4, July/Aug 1979, p45, il

Subject(s):

Johnson, Kristi Overton, 1970-; Water skiing

Record #:

23113

Author(s):

Grizzard, Kim

Abstract:

Hall of Fame water skier, Kristi Overton Johnson, discusses her career, life, and Christian faith in this biographical sketch.

Source:

Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Spring 2015, p8-11, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame; Johnson, Kristi Overton, 1970-; Water skiing

Record #:

42727

Author(s):

Thomas, Mitchell

Abstract:

Kristi Overton Johnson was winner of eight U.S. Master championships. though her childhood was spent in Greenville, her legendary waterskiing was well-known on the Pamlico River and Bath Creek. She is currently a motivation speaker for the spiritual health of others..

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 4, July-August 2020, p18-22 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Johnson, Kristi Overton, 1970-