Pierre Plouffe

A champion with us!

2024 was a milestone for Pierre. In August, he had the honor of being inducted into the Canadian Water Ski Hall of Fame, a well-deserved recognition for his outstanding career and long-standing commitment to the national team in international competitions.

In October, during the World Championships in the 70+ category held in Sesena, Spain, he once again showcased his exceptional talent. At 75 years old, he won the silver medal in trick skiing as well as in ski jumping, before claiming the gold medal in overall skiing.

His determination and unwavering love for the sport continue to inspire, and we are extremely proud of his journey and remarkable achievements.

Pierre Plouffe's career

Born in Montreal in 1949, is a legendary figure in Canadian water skiing. He studied at Collège Mont-Saint-Louis from 1961 to 1967.

In 1966, he became the Canadian junior water ski champion. A member of the Canadian national team from 1968 to 1976, he later served as its coach until 1989 and was named Coach of the Year in 1988.

His achievements are remarkable: he won gold at the Canada Games in 1969, claimed victory at the World Cup in Tahiti, and was crowned Canadian champion in 1971. At the 1972 Munich Olympics, where water skiing was a demonstration sport, he finished in fifth place. In 1976, he held the Canadian senior records in jump, slalom, and trick skiing and remained the Quebec champion from 1965 to 1990.

In 1985, he became the world champion in the 30+ category. He continued to dominate as the Canadian senior champion from 1975 to 1990, then again from 2006 to 2019. He secured four world championship titles in combined events in 2008, 2010, 2016, and 2018. Between 2008 and 2018, he also won numerous individual trophies in various disciplines at the World Championships and set three world records in tricks, jump, and combined events.

At the 2019 Pan American Games in Peru, he won three medals in slalom, combined, and jump.

Beyond his athletic career, Pierre Plouffe has played a significant role in promoting water sports. In 1993, alongside Sylvie Mayrand, he founded the Pierre Plouffe Nautical Center Foundation, located on the shores of Lake Tremblant, offering a wide range of water activities.

Recognized for his immense contribution to the sport, he was inducted into the Quebec Water Ski Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Quebec Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.

In 2020, the Mont-Saint-Louis Alumni Association honored this exceptional athlete—an emblem of determination and inspiration for future generations—by inducting him into its Hall of Fame.