One of the best young water skiers in the world “dies suddenly” at the age of only 18: Micky Geller was sixth in the world in the U-21 jump, competing for Canada and studying at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette when he died
- Micky Geller, 18, of Carp, Ontario, Canada, “passed away suddenly” on May 6.
- He was a freshman studying kinesiology at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and was a member of the school’s national water-ski championship team
- Geller was also a member of Canada’s junior national water ski team and was ranked sixth in the world in the U-21 jump
One of the best water skiers in the world has died suddenly at the age of just 18.
Micky Geller, of Carp, Ontario, Canada, was a freshman at the University of Lafayette-Indiana studying kinesiology when he died on May 6th.
No further details about his death were given. His death caused a deep shock to his friends and family.
Geller was a member of the National Champion Ragin’ Cajuns Waterski Team as well as the Canada Junior National Waterski Team and was ranked sixth in the world in the U-21 vault, according to his obituary.
“It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share the news of the sudden death of Ontario native Micky Geller,” Water Ski Canada wrote this week.
Micky Geller, 18, a freshman at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and a member of the National Champion Ragin’ Cajuns Waterski Team, passed away suddenly on May 6th
Geller was also a member of Canada’s junior national water ski team and was ranked sixth in the world in the U-21 vault, according to his obituary
Always active, Geller spent his early years doing gymnastics before switching to rock climbing and waterskiing, and “loved nothing more than to fly off the ramp,” according to his obituary.
It was said that the water skier enjoyed the company of close friends, rode motorcycles and snowmobiles, engaged in intense conversations and debates and just chilled.
“With his full-throttle approach to life, Mickey has experienced more in his 18 years than many will ever experience,” the obituary continues.
“However, he has only just scratched the surface of the possibilities that lie ahead.”
Always active, Geller spent his early years doing gymnastics before switching to rock climbing and waterskiing, and “loved nothing more than to fly off the ramp,” according to his obituary
Water Ski Canada paid tribute to Geller Monday, sharing the champion’s successes and triumphs in his brief waterskiing career
Water Ski Canada paid tribute to Geller Monday, sharing the champion’s successes and triumphs in his brief waterskiing career.
“It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we share the news of the sudden death of Ontario native Micky Geller to all of you.
Micky was a valued member of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Water Ski Team and the Ontario ski community and has represented Water Ski Canada on many occasions including the U17 IWWF World Championships, the Jr. US Masters Water Ski Tournament and the Pan 2022 American Championships.’
The organization said it mourns Geller’s death and remembers his “amazing work ethic, never-ending passion, humor, athleticism and charisma.”
The University of Louisiana-Lafayette will fly their flags at half-mast Thursday to honor Geller. The school posted something about Geller on Wednesday.
“It is with great sadness that the university will lower the university flag to half the staff on Thursday in memory of Michael Arthur ‘Micky’ Geller,” the post said.
“His friends and family remain in the thoughts, hearts and prayers of many at the university.”