{"id":5592,"date":"2016-12-05T09:17:34","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T09:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wpzoom.com\/inspiro\/?page_id=5592"},"modified":"2025-05-16T08:53:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T08:53:31","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/?page_id=5592","title":{"rendered":"Waterski"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:243px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8296c1b3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1920\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1920;\" width=\"1080\" controls src=\"https:\/\/gusenbauer-lisa.web.kslinz.at\/gusenbauerL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gusenbauer_waterski_4-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0bb4aa\">My Story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The first ride<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>My story with waterskiing started when I was just&nbsp;<strong>4 years old<\/strong>. At an age when most kids were still figuring out how to ride a bike, I was already holding onto the rope, gliding across the water behind a boat \u2013 tiny skis, big dreams, and a whole lot of excitement. What began as a fun family activity quickly turned into something so much more: a passion, a lifestyle, and eventually, my biggest focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growing up, the water felt like home. Every summer was spent on the lake, every free moment was a chance to improve. I loved the feeling of speed, the challenge, and the satisfaction of getting a little better every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My parents were always by my side \u2013 especially my dad, who\u2019s been my biggest supporter and motivator since day one. Together, we put in the hours, trained in all conditions, and slowly but surely, I started to grow not only as an athlete but also as a competitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My\u00a0<strong>first major breakthrough<\/strong>\u00a0came at the\u00a0<strong>U-17 European Championships<\/strong>, where I not only competed at the highest level for my age group \u2013 I actually won\u00a0<strong>gold<\/strong>\u00a0and became\u00a0<strong>European Champion in Slalom<\/strong>. That moment was truly unforgettable. Standing on top of the podium, hearing my name and seeing the flag rise, was something I had dreamed about for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even more emotional was sharing that victory with my family. My dad, who had been there for every step of the journey, was incredibly proud and even got emotional \u2013 a moment I\u2019ll never forget. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That win gave me confidence and the motivation to keep pushing. In the\u00a0<strong>same year<\/strong>, I also competed in the\u00a0<strong>U-21 European Championships<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<strong>Bordeaux<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 even though I was still in the U-17 category. Competing against older, more experienced skiers was a huge challenge, but I gave it my all and finished with an incredible\u00a0<strong>3rd place<\/strong>. It was my\u00a0<strong>first U-21 podium<\/strong>\u00a0and a result that showed me I was ready for the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast forward to&nbsp;<strong>2024<\/strong>, and I\u2019m proud to say that I became&nbsp;<strong>Vice European Champion U-21<\/strong>&nbsp;at the&nbsp;<strong>European Championships in Lacanau<\/strong>. Taking home the&nbsp;<strong>silver medal<\/strong>&nbsp;at such a high-level competition felt amazing \u2013 especially because I know how much work went into getting there. The journey hasn\u2019t always been easy, but every training session, every early morning, and every setback helped shape the athlete I am today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the years, waterskiing has given me more than just medals \u2013 it\u2019s taught me discipline, patience, determination, and the joy of always chasing something bigger. It\u2019s also introduced me to amazing people, unforgettable places, and a version of myself that\u2019s always ready to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, I\u2019m more motivated than ever. I still have big goals \u2013 like standing on the&nbsp;<strong>podium at the World Championships<\/strong>&nbsp;and maybe one day becoming&nbsp;<strong>U-21 European Champion<\/strong>&nbsp;as well. But no matter what the future holds, I\u2019ll always remember where it all began: a four-year-old girl on the lake, falling in love with the water one ride at a time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a820303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"inspiro-is-a-digital-product-agency-that-focuses-on-strategy-and-design\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:100\"><strong>The ones who make everything possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/gusenbauer-lisa.web.kslinz.at\/gusenbauerL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VKB_Wortbildmarke.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/WP25\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VKB_Wortbildmarke.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/WP25\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VKB_Wortbildmarke-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>VKB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">I&#8217;m incredibly grateful for the support of my sponsor&nbsp;<strong>VKB-Bank<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 thank you for believing in me and being part of my journey both on and off the water!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/gusenbauer-lisa.web.kslinz.at\/gusenbauerL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/startupsportlogo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/WP25\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/startupsportlogo.png 534w, https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/WP25\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/startupsportlogo-300x53.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>StartUp Sport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">Huge thank you to&nbsp;<strong>Start Up Sport<\/strong>&nbsp;for supporting me on my athletic journey and making it possible for me to train at the&nbsp;<strong>Olympiazentrum in Upper Austria<\/strong>. I&#8217;m beyond grateful to be part of a program that ensures I\u2019m taken care of in the best way possible \u2013 both as an athlete and as a person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/gusenbauer-lisa.web.kslinz.at\/gusenbauerL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gusenabuer_logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/WP25\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gusenabuer_logo.png 508w, https:\/\/www.lisagusenbauer.com\/WP25\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gusenabuer_logo-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Mercedes Gusenbauer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7a7a7a\">Another big thank you to my sponsor&nbsp;<strong>Mercedes Gusenbauer<\/strong>&nbsp;for the incredible support. I\u2019m so grateful to have you by my side on this journey!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"inspiro-is-a-digital-product-agency-that-focuses-on-strategy-and-design\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large);font-style:normal;font-weight:100\"><strong>My top three biggest successes so far<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d43fe8f74ac3dc176041f1bcaf54a3b7 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a820303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-57a833a28ac33844534be5a1276111e9 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#000000;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-cb6420008339d882f74a224f4cee2497\" style=\"color:#0e6d66\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-extra-large-font-size wp-elements-414604143c38e3ccdc5b1903a50b9662\">European Champion               U-17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54db9b622858e8411a03dba4fbc8d13f\">Botas 2023 will always be special to me \u2013 it\u2019s where I won my&nbsp;<strong>first European Champion title<\/strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<strong>U-17 Slalom<\/strong>. It was an unforgettable moment that marked a huge milestone in my waterskiing journey. All the hard work, training, and dedication led to that one perfect performance, and standing on top of the podium with the gold medal around my neck was a dream come true. I\u2019ll never forget the feeling \u2013 and it motivates me every day to keep pushing forward! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:3em;padding-right:3em;padding-bottom:3em;padding-left:3em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-0bb6a11eff8ba6736b3df1cdc61835c7\" style=\"color:#0e6d66\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-extra-large-font-size\">Vice-European champion     U-21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-229b05cf0dc307023eccbefbeae79747\">This year at the&nbsp;<strong>U-21 European Championships in Lacanau<\/strong>, I achieved one of my biggest goals so far \u2013 I became&nbsp;<strong>Vice European Champion in Slalom<\/strong>! The level of competition was incredibly high, and I\u2019m proud that I was able to perform at my best when it mattered most. Taking home the silver medal was an amazing moment and a huge step forward in my career. I\u2019m super motivated for everything that\u2019s still ahead!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:6em\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-6ef8d88a5d7649379a3aeb1a82147bef\" style=\"color:#0e6d66\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-extra-large-font-size\">3rd place at European championships                          U-21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79e611f402af758da531a63e9952c3f4\">One of the highlights of my season was earning&nbsp;<strong>3rd place at the U-21 European Championships in Bordeaux<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 while still being in the U-17 age category! Competing one division above my age was a huge challenge, but I wanted to push myself and gain experience at the next level. To end up on the&nbsp;<strong>podium with a bronze medal<\/strong>&nbsp;was an incredible feeling and a moment I\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:260px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My Story The first ride My story with waterskiing started when I was just&nbsp;4 years old. 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