Shanmugam Murugesu

Shanmugam "Sam" Murugesu (Tamil: சண்முகம் முருகேசு) (c.1967 – 13 May 2005) was the 1995 Singaporean National Jet Ski Champion.

As a young man, he served in the Singaporean Army for 8 years, when a tank accident cost him his position there.

He then turned to a passion for water sports, and was the Singaporean National Jet Ski champion.

His leg was broken when his jet ski was rammed by another competitor, and his desire to support his extended family took precedence over racing.

His love of the ocean led him to teach sailing and work for the Singapore Sports Council for four years.