Sammy Duvall

Sammy Duvall
Personal information
Born
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Sport
CountryUSA
SportWaterskiing
Sammy Duvall
Medal record
Men's waterskiing
Representing the  United States
World Games
Gold medal – first place1981 Santa ClaraJumping
Gold medal – first place1981 Santa ClaraOverall
Bronze medal – third place1981 Santa ClaraTricks
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place1995 Mar del PlataJump

Sammy Duvall is a retired water-skier who had victories at the Masters Tournaments[1] and the World water skiing champions.[2] One of his more noted victories being a "came from behind" victory at the 1987 world championship. He officially retired in 1998 and in 2001 he was inducted into Water Skiing Hall of Fame.[3][4] His older sister Camille also had success in the sport.[5]

Notable accomplishments

World records

Sammy broke

World records
62.4 m July 29, 1988 Champion Lake Shreveport, LA
62.9 m April 12, 1992 Barnett Park Orlando, FL
63.3 m July 24, 1992 Champion Lake Shreveport, LA
64.4 m May 23, 1993 Sunset Lakes Groveland, FL
64.9 m October 9, 1993 Shortline Lakes Santa Rosa Beach, FL
67.1 m October 10, 1993 Shortline Lakes Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Major titles

Major jump titles
World Championship Titles 1983, 1987
Pro Tour Titles 1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994
Masters Titles 1979, 1980, 1982, 1988, 1989 1992
Pan American Games
U.S. National Championships
Major trick titles
Masters Titles 1982, 1984, 1985
Major overall titles
World Championship Titles 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987
Masters Titles 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988

References


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