Allan-Shetter, Liz (1947–)
Allan-Shetter, Liz (1947–)
American waterskier. Name variations: Liz Allan; Liz Shetter; Liz Allan Reid. Born Elizabeth Allan in 1947 in West Germany, where father was stationed; moved to Winter Park, Florida, at age 5; dau. of Colonel William D. Allan (with Army Corps of Engineers); m. William B. (George) Shetter.
Won 42 US national titles and 8 individual World titles (1 tricks, 3 slalom, and 4 jumps); won overall World championship (1965, 1969, 1973); won all 4 titles for a Grand Slam (1969); won a gold medal at Munich Olympics (1972), when waterskiing was a demonstration sport; retired from competition (1975).
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