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Waterski champion Sarah Teelow dies after falling in high-speed river race Waterski champion Sarah Teelow dies after falling in high-speed river race
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A world champion waterskier has died after a fall during a high-speed river race in Sydney's north.A world champion waterskier has died after a fall during a high-speed river race in Sydney's north.
Champion waterskier Sarah Teelow came off her ski on the Hawkesbury river in the opening moments of the Bridge to Bridge Waterski Classic on Sunday morning.Champion waterskier Sarah Teelow came off her ski on the Hawkesbury river in the opening moments of the Bridge to Bridge Waterski Classic on Sunday morning.
The 20-year-old sustained serious spinal and head injuries and was airlifted to the Royal North Shore Hospital, where her parents rushed to her bedside.The 20-year-old sustained serious spinal and head injuries and was airlifted to the Royal North Shore Hospital, where her parents rushed to her bedside.
Ski Racing Australia confirmed the Women's World Formula Two champion died on Monday night.Ski Racing Australia confirmed the Women's World Formula Two champion died on Monday night.
"The ski racing fraternity is deeply saddened by Sarah's passing and extends its condolences to her family," Ski Racing Australia said in a statement."The ski racing fraternity is deeply saddened by Sarah's passing and extends its condolences to her family," Ski Racing Australia said in a statement.
NSW police are investigating how Teelow fell off her ski at high speed, including reports that she hit a wake created by another boat.NSW police are investigating how Teelow fell off her ski at high speed, including reports that she hit a wake created by another boat.
Ku Ring Gai local area command Inspector David Hogg said police were looking at every possibility. Inspector David Hogg of Ku Ring Gai local area command said police were looking at every possibility.
"We are making inquiries with the driver of the boat and witnesses to the incident," he said."We are making inquiries with the driver of the boat and witnesses to the incident," he said.
Hogg urged anyone who may have been filming the race and captured the fall to come forward.Hogg urged anyone who may have been filming the race and captured the fall to come forward.
A NSW Roads and Maritime Services spokeswoman said RMS was also helping police with the investigation.A NSW Roads and Maritime Services spokeswoman said RMS was also helping police with the investigation.
Ski Racing Australia stated on Sunday it didn't know what caused the accident. Chairman Rick Love said the conditions were good and the sea was slight at the time.Ski Racing Australia stated on Sunday it didn't know what caused the accident. Chairman Rick Love said the conditions were good and the sea was slight at the time.
Ski Racing Australia did not return calls on Monday.Ski Racing Australia did not return calls on Monday.
Teelow's mother, Tania, is also a champion waterskier and the co-owner of Teelow Pools in Dubbo.Teelow's mother, Tania, is also a champion waterskier and the co-owner of Teelow Pools in Dubbo.
According to the University of Technology Sydney website, Sarah Teelow, a bachelor of human movement student, was part of an elite athlete scholarship program.According to the University of Technology Sydney website, Sarah Teelow, a bachelor of human movement student, was part of an elite athlete scholarship program.
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