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.
Marriage In 1987, Brush married Andy Mapple, who would eventually be a six-time world water skiing champion, 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 records46.1 mMay 30, 1987Terra MareHouston, TX46.6 mMay 31, 1987Terra MareHouston, TX46.9 mJuly 25, 1987Champion LakeShreveport, LA47.5 mJuly 9, 1988Charlotte, MI
Major titles Major jump titlesWorld Championship Titles1981, 1985, 1987, 1989Pro Tour Titles1987, 1988, 1989Masters Titles1978, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993Pan American Games
Major slalom titlesMasters Titles1979, 1983, 1985Pan American Games1995
Major Overall TitlesWorld Championship Titles1987, 1989Masters Titles1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993
See also Andy Mapple Waterskiing World water skiing champions Masters Waterski and Wakeboard Tournament List of Water Skiing Hall of Fame Inductees USA Water Ski United States Waterskiing Team
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