Sammy Duvall

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]

Sammy Duvall
Personal information
BornGreenville, South Carolina
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 place 1981 Santa Clara Jumping
Gold medal – first place 1981 Santa Clara Overall
Bronze medal – third place 1981 Santa Clara Tricks
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Mar del Plata Jump

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
  1. Gainesville Sun of July 16, 1984
  2. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune of August 29, 1983
  3. Waterski Hall of Fame bio[Usurped!]
  4. IWSF induction article
  5. The Tuscaloosa News of July 8, 1985


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