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The Madrid family that dominates women's water skiing in Spain: from the innocent idea that arose four generations ago to exchanging medals and creating a school of reference in the world
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The Madrid family that dominates women's water skiing in Spain: from the innocent idea that arose four generations ago to exchanging medals and creating a school of reference in the world

The article highlights the Spanish family from Madrid who have dominated women's water skiing over four generations. The story begins with Frieda Seghers, a Belgian woman who introduced water skiing to her children in the 1970s, sparking a passion that has now extended to four generations. Her daughters, Cristina Medem, and granddaughters, Nadine and Sandra Botas, are recognized as legends in Spanish water skiing, with numerous records and podium finishes. Their great-grandchildren, Hugo and Mafalda, show early promise. The family, including husband and father-in-law Ricardo Botas, runs a sports center near Madrid, which has become a world reference, especially for female athletes. In 2024, they hosted the largest senior world championship in history, featuring over 300 skiers. Frieda, now 91, remains active in the sport despite past injuries, calling it her 'medicine' rather than therapy.

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The Madrid family that dominates women's water skiing in Spain: from the innocent idea that arose four generations ago to exchanging medals and creating a school of reference in the world

The article highlights the Spanish family from Madrid who have dominated women's water skiing over four generations. The story begins with Frieda Seghers, a Belgian woman who introduced water skiing to her children in the 1970s, sparking a passion that has now extended to four generations. Her daughters, Cristina Medem, and granddaughters, Nadine and Sandra Botas, are recognized as legends in Spanish water skiing, with numerous records and podium finishes. Their great-grandchildren, Hugo and Mafalda, show early promise. The family, including husband and father-in-law Ricardo Botas, runs a sports center near Madrid, which has become a world reference, especially for female athletes. In 2024, they hosted the largest senior world championship in history, featuring over 300 skiers. Frieda, now 91, remains active in the sport despite past injuries, calling it her 'medicine' rather than therapy.

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