Sammy Duvall

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Sammy Duvall
Personal information
Born Greenville, South Carolina
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Sport
CountryUSA
SportWaterskiing
Sammy Duvall
Medal record
Men's waterskiing
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1981 Santa Clara Jumping
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1981 Santa Clara Overall
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1981 Santa Clara Tricks
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata Jump

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]

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Notable accomplishments

World records

Sammy broke

World Records
62.4 mJuly 29, 1988Champion LakeShreveport, LA
62.9 mApril 12, 1992Barnett ParkOrlando, FL
63.3 mJuly 24, 1992Champion LakeShreveport, LA
64.4 mMay 23, 1993Sunset LakesGroveland, FL
64.9 mOctober 9, 1993Shortline LakesSanta Rosa Beach, FL
67.1 mOctober 10, 1993Shortline LakesSanta Rosa Beach, FL

Major titles

Major Jump Titles
World Championship Titles1983, 1987
Pro Tour Titles1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994
Masters Titles1979, 1980, 1982, 1988, 1989 1992
Pan American Games
U.S. National Championships
Major Trick Titles
Masters Titles1982, 1984, 1985
Major Overall Titles
World Championship Titles1981, 1983, 1985, 1987
Masters Titles1982, 1984, 1985, 1988

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