Kris LaPoint (born 23 January 1953) is an American former professional water skier.

During his career he set or tied the world record on seven occasions and won 14 major championships.

Kris LaPoint was born in Castro Valley, California in 1953, two years prior to his brother Bob.

In 1967 at the age of 13 he set the world slalom record at the Tournament of Champions in Mission Bay in San Diego.

[1] LaPoint would go on to set or tie seven world records and win 14 major championships.