Name: Gabriella
Surname: Viljoen
Nicknames: Gabi, Elle
Date of birth: 01-06-1992
Occupation: Student
Residence: Cape Town, WP
How old were you when you learnt to ski?: 5years old
How old were you when you entered your 1st competition?: 8 years old first competition, 10 years old first International
What are your personal bests?: Slalom: half on 11m @ 55km/h
Trick: Hmmm... I think it\'s 2340
Jump: 17.8m
Where do you practice and how often?: During the week at Bon Esperanza, on the weekends on my own farm... Usually I ski Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Twice in the week if I\'m lucky.
Favourite Tournament?: Moomba Masters, Yarra River, Melbourne, Australia... For Sure!
What disciplines do you partake in?: Strictly slalom :)
What is the highlight of your career?:I have lots...
Being the first female in South African waterskiing history to run 12m; Skiing in the Junior US Masters 2009; All my South African records; Junior Girls EAME Ranking 2009: #1 Junior Girls ISWF Ranking May 2009: #3
What equipment are you using(Please include the following, ski’s with bindings, boat and gloves) 
Ski:D3 Z7 65\"
Bindings:D3 red-wraps M
Gloves:ProGear S (Ski Your Best - F@#k The Rest)
Boat:Malibu Response LXi
Favourite ski partner and why?: Would have to say Ty Oppenlander and Lionel Murray - I like to laugh and have fun when I\'m training... I find I ski so much better that way.
What’s the craziest thing that you have done involving skiing?: I\'ve slalomed fully clothed, no vest, just jeans and a tee... can you say DRAG?
Any other interests?: Horse-riding and travelling around the world :)
Any sponsors? : D3 Skis USA