Janelle Kirtley

Janelle Kirtley Skiing at Cypress Gardens 1960

Janelle Kirtley Godfrey (born December 8, 1943) is an American former World Champion water skier. She is a member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame[1] and gained the Award of Distinction from the Water Ski Hall of Fame in 2001.[2] In 1960 she won overall in the Masters Water Ski Tournament. She won the World Championship in the 1961 World Tournament Women’s Slalom Title[3] and the 1963 Tricks and Slalom.

She learned how to water ski at the age of 5, with the help of her parents, Leona and Robert H Kirtley. She is a mother of three with 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

References

  1. ↑ http://ashof.org/index.php?src=directory&view=company&srctype=detail&refno=465&category=Water%20Skiing
  2. ↑ Kirtley, Janelle. "2001 Award of Distinction Recipient". USA Water Ski Foundation. USA Water Ski Foundation.
  3. ↑ http://www.iwsf.com/history/showworldchamps.php


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