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 |
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