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- ↑ B, Erin (2016-11-01). "Jump World Records Fall in Florida". Southern Boating. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ↑ "The 10 Greatest Women's Jumpers of All Time, Ranked | Return to Baseline". 2023-10-01. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
- ↑ "Jacinta Carroll named Skier of the Decade | Nautique Boats". nautique.com. Retrieved 2023-11-14.