A New Zealand great-grandfather was officially named the world’s oldest water skier just a month and a half shy of his 95th birthday.
Bryan Murray was 94 years and 318 days old when he went water skiing on Auckland’s Lake Kereta in April, earning him the Guinness World Records title for the oldest water skier (male).
Murray started water skiing in 1955 and participated in numerous competitions.
“I didn’t consider it initially but as I got older it became a challenge and I enjoyed it so much I just kept going. Also the family all participated in the sport which took us all over New Zealand for tournaments,” he said. “Most people tell me that I am an inspiration to people of all ages. It encourages me to know that I am leading the way for others to keep active.”
Murray said he has no intention of stopping his favorite activity anytime soon, and plans to extend his record during the summer.
“I like the saying ‘You don’t stop because you are too old. You get old because you stop being active,'” he said.
