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
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| 62.4 m
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July 29, 1988
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Champion Lake
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Shreveport, LA
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| 62.9 m
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April 12, 1992
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Barnett Park
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Orlando, FL
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| 63.3 m
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July 24, 1992
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Champion Lake
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Shreveport, LA
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| 64.4 m
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May 23, 1993
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Sunset Lakes
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Groveland, FL
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| 64.9 m
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October 9, 1993
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Shortline Lakes
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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| 67.1 m
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October 10, 1993
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Shortline Lakes
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Major titles
| Major Jump Titles
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| World Championship Titles
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1983, 1987
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| Pro Tour Titles
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1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994
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| Masters Titles
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1979, 1980, 1982, 1988, 1989 1992
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| Pan American Games
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| U.S. National Championships
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| Major Trick Titles
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| Masters Titles
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1982, 1984, 1985
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| Major Overall Titles
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| World Championship Titles
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1981, 1983, 1985, 1987
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| Masters Titles
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1982, 1984, 1985, 1988
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References
External links
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