Deena Mapple (born Deena Brush March 2, 1960) is a retired American competitive water skier. She is regarded to be one of the greatest female water skiers of her generation. Her Grand Slam Victory in 1987 - overall wins in the World Championships, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Masters and the Pro Tour - made her one of two athletes to ever accomplish the feat. She remains the only American to earn membership to the United States Waterskiing Team seven consecutive times.[1]
Deena Brush-Mapple
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| Birth name | Deena Brush |
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| Born | (1960-03-02) March 2, 1960 (age 64)
Sacramento, California |
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| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
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| Spouse | Andy Mapple |
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Waterskiing |
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| Retired | 1995 |
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Marriage
In 1987, Brush married Andy Mapple, who would eventually be a six-time world water skiing champion,[2] and a 14 time Masters Slalom Champion himself. After the marriage, she variously became referred to as Deena Brush Mapple, Deena Brush-Mapple and Deena Mapple.
Notable accomplishments
World records
| World Records |
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| 46.1 m | May 30, 1987 | Terra Mare | Houston, TX |
| 46.6 m | May 31, 1987 | Terra Mare | Houston, TX |
| 46.9 m | July 25, 1987 | Champion Lake | Shreveport, LA |
| 47.5 m | July 9, 1988 | | Charlotte, MI |
Major titles
| Major Jump Titles |
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| World Championship Titles | 1981, 1985, 1987, 1989 |
| Pro Tour Titles | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
| Masters Titles | 1978, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993 |
| Pan American Games | |
| Major Slalom Titles |
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| Masters Titles | 1979, 1983, 1985 |
| Pan American Games | 1995 |
| Major Overall Titles |
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| World Championship Titles | 1987, 1989 |
| Masters Titles | 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993 |
See also
References
External links
United States