Camille Duvall-Hero

When Camille Duvall-Hero retired from a 30-year water skiing career in 1994, USA Today hailed her as "the best-known female water skier in history."But unlike so many water skiing greats, her legacy isn't confined to the sport.
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Duvall-Hero was a three-time money leader among women water skiers, becoming the first female water skier to break six-figures in a single year through prize money and endorsements.She was a member of the U.S. Elite Water Ski Team from 1975-1978 and 1983-1987.When injuries finally forced Duvall-Hero to hang up her skis at the age of 33, she was ranked No. 1 in Women's jump, No.4 in slalom and No. 3 overall.

An accomplished three-event athlete, Duvall-Hero didn't leave her passion at the water's edge.She founded and managed the Professional Water Ski Tour (PAWS) in 1990.In 1998, Duvall-Hero was named coach of the U.S.Junior Water Ski Team - the first woman to ever serve that position.She has served as a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation, the New York City Sports Commission, American Sports Medicine Institute and Big Brothers and Sisters of America, among others.

Over the years, she has worked as a professional athlete, water ski instructor, industry consultant, businesswoman, model and mother.Her star-quality and fierce determination not only captivated the media, it also landed her a job as a reporter and producer for ESPN, Fox Sports, MSG Network, Oxygen Sports and Lifetime TV.A graduate of the New York University School of Broadcasting, Duvall-Hero has served as editor of Competitor for Women magazine and contributing editor of Conde Nast Women's Sports & Fitness Magazine.
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Today, Duvall-Hero sells real estate for Halstead Property, Co., in New York City -- one of the most aggressive real estate markets in the nation -- where she lives with her husband and two children.And in her spare time, which isn't much, Duvall-Hero still finds time to run a ski school in Southampton during the brief New York summers

Camille Duvall-Hero
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When Camille Duvall-Hero retired from a 30-year water skiing career in 1994, USA Today hailed her as "the best-known female water skier in history."But unlike so many water skiing greats, her legacy isn't confined to the sport.
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Duvall-Hero was a three-time money leader among women water skiers, becoming the first female water skier to break six-figures in a single year through prize money and endorsements.She was a member of the U.S. Elite Water Ski Team from 1975-1978 and 1983-1987.When injuries finally forced Duvall-Hero to hang up her skis at the age of 33, she was ranked No. 1 in Women's jump, No.4 in slalom and No. 3 overall.

An accomplished three-event athlete, Duvall-Hero didn't leave her passion at the water's edge.She founded and managed the Professional Water Ski Tour (PAWS) in 1990.In 1998, Duvall-Hero was named coach of the U.S.Junior Water Ski Team - the first woman to ever serve that position.She has served as a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation, the New York City Sports Commission, American Sports Medicine Institute and Big Brothers and Sisters of America, among others.

Over the years, she has worked as a professional athlete, water ski instructor, industry consultant, businesswoman, model and mother.Her star-quality and fierce determination not only captivated the media, it also landed her a job as a reporter and producer for ESPN, Fox Sports, MSG Network, Oxygen Sports and Lifetime TV.A graduate of the New York University School of Broadcasting, Duvall-Hero has served as editor of Competitor for Women magazine and contributing editor of Conde Nast Women's Sports & Fitness Magazine.
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Today, Duvall-Hero sells real estate for Halstead Property, Co., in New York City -- one of the most aggressive real estate markets in the nation -- where she lives with her husband and two children.And in her spare time, which isn't much, Duvall-Hero still finds time to run a ski school in Southhampton during the brief New York summers.

The American Water Ski Educational Foundation (AWSEF) Hall of Fame Selection Committee recently announced that former MasterCraft team skier, Camille Duvall-Hero, has been selected for induction into the AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame.

When Camille Duvall-Hero retired from a 30-year water skiing career in 1994, USA Today hailed her as "the best-known female water skier in history."But unlike so many water skiing greats, her legacy isn't confined to the sport.
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When injuries finally forced Duvall-Hero to hang up her skis at the age of 33, she was ranked No. 1 in Women's jump, No. 4 in slalom and No. 3 overall.

An accomplished three-event athlete, Duvall-Hero didn't leave her passion at the water's edge.She founded and managed the Professional Water Ski Tour (PAWS) in 1990.In 1998, Duvall-Hero was named coach of the U.S.Junior Water Ski Team - the first woman to ever serve that position.She has served as a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation, the New York City Sports Commission, American Sports Medicine Institute, and Big Brothers and Sisters of America, among others.

Over the years, she has worked as a professional athlete, water ski instructor, industry consultant, businesswoman, model and mother.Her star-quality and fierce determination not only captivated the media, it also landed her a job as a reporter and producer for ESPN, Fox Sports, MSG Network, Oxygen Sports and Lifetime TV.A graduate of the New York University School of Broadcasting, Duvall-Hero has served as editor of Competitor for Women magazine and contributing editor of Conde Nast Women's Sports & Fitness magazine.
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Today, Duvall-Hero sells real estate for Halstead Property, Co., in New York City - one of the most aggressive real estate markets in the nation - where she lives with her husband and two children.And in her spare time, which isn't much, Duvall-Hero still finds time to run a ski school in the South Hamptons during the brief New York summers.

The American Water Ski Educational Foundation (AWSEF) Hall of Fame Selection Committee recently announced that former MasterCraft team skier, Camille Duvall-Hero, has been selected for induction into the AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame.

When Camille Duvall-Hero retired from a 30-year water skiing career in 1994, USA Today hailed her as "the best-known female water skier in history."But unlike so many water skiing greats, her legacy isn't confined to the sport.
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When injuries finally forced Duvall-Hero to hang up her skis at the age of 33, she was ranked No. 1 in Women's jump, No. 4 in slalom and No. 3 overall.

An accomplished three-event athlete, Duvall-Hero didn't leave her passion at the water's edge.She founded and managed the Professional Water Ski Tour (PAWS) in 1990.In 1998, Duvall-Hero was named coach of the U.S.Junior Water Ski Team - the first woman to ever serve that position.She has served as a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation, the New York City Sports Commission, American Sports Medicine Institute, and Big Brothers and Sisters of America, among others.

Over the years, she has worked as a professional athlete, water ski instructor, industry consultant, businesswoman, model and mother.Her star-quality and fierce determination not only captivated the media, it also landed her a job as a reporter and producer for ESPN, Fox Sports, MSG Network, Oxygen Sports and Lifetime TV.A graduate of the New York University School of Broadcasting, Duvall-Hero has served as editor of Competitor for Women magazine and contributing editor of Conde Nast Women's Sports & Fitness magazine.Her published works include Camille Duvall's Instructional Guide to Water Skiing.

Today, Duvall-Hero sells real estate for Halstead Property, Co., in New York City - one of the most aggressive real estate markets in the nation - where she lives with her husband and two children.And in her spare time, which isn't much, Duvall-Hero still finds time to run a ski school in the South Hamptons during the brief New York summers.

Camille Duvall , Athlete & CoachA five-time World Professional Water Skiing Champion , Camille Duvall was named the finest all-around skier in history by Sports Illustrated.She retired from competition in 1994 and currently serves as coach of the U.S. National Water Ski Team -- the first woman to ever hold that position.She has appeared as a television sports commentator on ESPN and Fox , and is a contributing editor at Conde Nast Women's Sports + Fitness.She serves on the boards of the Women's Sports Foundation , Big Brothers Big Sisters of America , American Sports Medicine Institute , Inner City Games-NYC and the New York City Sports Commission.She also enjoys rock climbing , tennis and ice hockey , and spending time with her two children , Alexander and Gabrielle.

Camille Duval-Hero
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Camille Duval-Hero

As a five-time World Professional water skiing champion and the winner of 48 World and National titles, Camille Duval-Hero was named by Sports Illustrated for Women as one of the "100 greatest female athletes of the century".Ranked #1 in the world for ten years, Camille was the first female water skier to garner a six figure income from the sport through prize money and endorsements, thus creating a viable career path for aspiring female skiers for years to come.

Since her retirement from the competitive world of water skiing, Camille has remained active in the sport.She was named a coach of the U.S. National Water Ski Team in 1998 and was the first woman to hold that position.She also co-founded Duvall Competition Skis Inc. with her brother.Camille has expanded her work beyond water skiing to other sports television commentating and writing, as a contributing editor and columnist for Women's Sports and Fitness Magazine, among others, and as a sideline reporter for the WNBA on Lifetime TV.

Camille is particularly interested in children (and moms) in sports.She is on the board of the New York City Sports Commission, New York City 2012, New York Inner City Games, is a past board member of Big Brothers and Sisters of America and a past trustee of the Women's Sports Foundation.

Camille resides in New York City with her husband and also keeps busy with two children of her own, both under 10 years old.

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