Michael Geller, a champion water skier who competed for Team Canada and helped the University of Louisiana-Lafayette win a national championship, died May 6, Water Ski Canada and the school announced last week. He was 18 years old.
Details about Geller’s death were not released. Water Ski Canada issued a statement on Geller’s death last Monday, saying he had «died suddenly.»
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Micky Geller skis during the Pan American Water Ski Championships at Los Morros Lake on December 2, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. (Johnny Hayward/Getty Images)
“It is with a heavy heart and sadness that we share with all of you the news that Micky Geller of Ontario has died suddenly,” the organization wrote on Facebook.
«As skiers and all members of our community begin to mourn this great loss, many will recognize his incredible work ethic, unfailing passion, humor, athleticism, and charisma. During this difficult time, let’s come together as a community to support one.» . another and treasure the memories we have of Micky».
The university issued a statement Wednesday.
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Micky Geller skis during the Junior Canadian Junior Waterski Open at Shalom Park on July 8, 2022 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Johnny Hayward/Getty Images)
«It is with great sadness that the University will lower the University flag at half mast in memory of Michael Arthur ‘Micky’ Geller on Thursday, May 18. Micky was a first-year kinesiology student from Carp, Ontario, Canada, and was member of the national championship Ragin’ Cajuns water ski team,» the school wrote on Facebook. «Micky was ranked sixth in the world as a junior water skier in the U21 jump. His friends and family remain in the thoughts, hearts and prayers of many at the University.»
For Canada, he competed at the IWWF World Championships, the Pan American Championships, and the Jr. US Masters Water Ski Tournament in 2022.
Geller’s obituary stated that he took a «high-speed approach to life.»
Micky Geller reacts to his stunt during the Pan American Water Ski Championships at Los Morros Lake on December 2, 2022 in Santiago, Chile. (Johnny Hayward/Getty Images)
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«However, I was only breaking the surface of the possibilities that lay ahead,» the obituary read. «There are so many people who truly loved Micky simply because he loved so generously. Our boy will be remembered for his empathy, passion, strength, bravery, drive, discipline and limitless potential.»