Past Oklahoma National Medalists

Congratulations to these Oklahoma skiers who have won medals at the Water Ski Nationals.  These placements are from the electronic scorebooks which go back to 1991.  I was able to research National Champions all the way back to 1939 (yes, 1939 that isn't a typo!).   However, before 1991 I was only able to access a list of first place winners.   The scorebooks from 1991 and after list up to fifth place winners.  If you notice any errors, please contact the OWSF Reporter, Patti Bray,  at mpbray@sbcglobal.net.   Also, we would like more pictures. Please email Patti with pictures of winners on the podium or skiing at the Nationals.  

Nationals 2023

Todd Kuykendall Men 5 Slalom 4th Enid

Megan Allen Women 3 Slalom 4th New Castle

2022 Nationals

Jerry Goodson Men 4 Slalom 2nd Duncan

2021 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall Men 5 Slalom 1st Enid

2020 Nationals 

Todd Kuykendall          Men 5 Slalom            3rd       Enid

Mike Bray                         Men 7 Slalom            5th       Marlow

Mike Bray - 5th Place, Men 7 Slalom

2019 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall          Men 5 Slalom            3rd       Enid                   

Todd Kuykendall - 3rd Place Men 5 Slalom

2018 Nationals

Jerry Goodson                   Men 4 Slalom          2nd        Duncan            

Maisey Covington             Women 2 Slalom    4th         Duncan       

Jerry Goodson - 2nd Place Men 2 Slalom

Maisey Covington - 4th Place Women 2 Slalom

Chris Kuykendall, center, 1st Place Men 1 Slalom

Todd Kuykendall, left, 2nd Place Men 2 Slalom

Megan Varnell, left, 2nd Place Women 2 Slalom

2016 Nationals

Jerry Goodson                Men 4 Slalom                      1st     Duncan

Kyle Kuykendall              Men 2 Slalom                      5th     Enid

Jerry Goodson, center, 1st Place Men 4 Slalom

Kyle Kuykendall, right, 5th place Men 2 Slalom

2015 Nationals

Jerry Goodson               Men 4 Slalom                    2nd    Duncan

Cody Bray                       Men 1 Tricks                      5th     Lawton

Jerry Goodson, 2nd from L, 2nd place Men 4 Slalom

Cody Bray, far R, 5th place Men 1 Tricks

2014 Nationals

Jerry Goodson               Men 4 Slalom                    4th     Duncan

Todd Kuykendall           Masters Mens Slalom      5th     Enid

Todd Kuykendall - Masters Mens Slalom 5th

Jerry Goodson - Men 4 Slalom 4th

2013 Nationals

Jerry Goodson               Men 4 Slalom                    2nd     Duncan

Todd Kuykendall           Men 4 Slalom                    3rd         Enid

Jerry Goodson, 2nd from right, 2nd Men 4 Slalom

Todd Kuykendall, 2nd from left, 3rd Men 4 Slalom

2012 Nationals

Rich Foster                     Men 4 Slalom                    4th            Enid

Jerry Goodson               Men 3 Slalom                    4th            Duncan

Rich Foster, left, 4th place Men 4 Slalom, 2012 Nationals

2011 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall          Masters Men Slalom         2nd         Enid

2010 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall           Men 4 Slalom                1st             Enid

Jerry Goodson               Men 3 Slalom                4th            Duncan

Todd Kuykendall, right, 2010 Men 4 Slalom Champion with Dave Goode

2009 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall          Men 4 Slalom                3rd            Enid

Todd rounding the buoy for a 3rd place medal at the 2009 Nationals

2008 Nationals

Jerry Goodson              Men 3 Slalom                5th            Duncan

2007 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall          Men 3 Slalom                1st            Enid

Mike Bray                      Men 5 Slalom                4th            Marlow

Todd Kuykendall, Men 3 Slalom Champion, 2007 Nationals

Mike Bray, left, 4th place Men 5 Slalom, 2007 Nationals

2006 Nationals

Chris Kuykendall          Boys 2 Slalom                3rd            Enid

Cody Bray                      Boys 2 Slalom                4th            Marlow            

Kyle Nightingale           Open Men Tricks          2nd            Sapulpa

Megan Varnell              Women 1 Slalom          4th            Marlow 

                                                                                                                    Cody Bray, left, 4th place and Chris Kuykendall, 2nd from R, 3rd place, Boys 2 Slalom, 2006 Nationals

Megan Varnell, left, 4th place Women 1 Slalom, 2006 Nationals

Chris Kuykendall, 3rd place Boys 2 Slalom, 2006 Nationals

2005 Nationals

Kyle Nightingale           Open Men Trick            3rd            Sapulpa

Todd Kuykendall          Men 3 Slalom                3rd            Enid

Megan Varnell             Women 1 Slalom          3rd             Marlow 

 Megan Varnell, 2nd from R, 3rd place Women 1 Slalom, 2005 Nationals

2004 Nationals

Mandy Nightingale       Open Women Tricks     2nd           Sapulpa

Hilde Gray                       Women 9 Tricks            2nd      Lawton

    Hilde Gray, 2nd place Women 9 Tricks, 2004 Nationals

2003 Nationals

Todd Kuykendall          Men 3 Slalom                5th               Enid

Mandy Nightingale      Open Women Tricks    2nd              Sapulpa

Todd, 5th place Men 3 Slalom, his first National medal

2002 Nationals

Mandy Nightingale       Open Women Tricks    1st         Sapulpa

Kayla Gray                      Girls 2 Tricks                  5th       Lawton

Cody Bray                       Boys 1 Slalom                4th            Marlow            

Cody Bray                       Boys 1 Tricks                  5th            Marlow                           

Cody Bray                       Boys 1 Overall               3rd         Marlow

 Kayla Gray practicing

Cody Bray skiing for a 4th place medal Boys 1 Slalom, 2002 Nationals

2001 Nationals

NONE

2000 Nationals

Jeff Dempsey                 Men 1 Slalom                1st            Moore

Mandy Nightingale       Open Women Tricks    1st            Sapulpa

Jeff Dempsey, Men 1, 1st place, 2000 Nationals

1999 Nationals

NONE

1998 Nationals

Jeff Dempsey                 Men 1 Slalom                3rd            Moore

Patti Bray                        Women 4 Slalom          4th        Marlow 

Patti Bray, 4th place Women 4 Slalom, 1998 Nationals

1997 Nationals

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Tricks                   1st            Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Slalom                 2nd           Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Jump                   5th             Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Overall                2nd            Sapulpa

Kyle Nightingale           Boys 2 Tricks                  3rd            Sapulpa

1996 Nationals

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Tricks                   1st          Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Overall                1st          Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Slalom                 2nd            Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Jump                   3rd             Sapulpa

Kyle Nightingale          Boys 2 Tricks                  5th             Sapulpa

1995 Nationals

Kyle Nightingale           Boys 1 Tricks                  1st            Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Tricks                   2nd           Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Overall                3rd             Sapulpa

1994 Nationals

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Tricks                   1st            Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Jump                   3rd            Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 3 Overall                2nd           Sapulpa

Jeff Dempsey                Boys 3 Slalom                5th            Moore

        Jeff Dempsey, Boys 3 Slalom, 5th Place, 1994 Nationals

1993 Nationals

Brian Swenson             Men 1 Jump                   1st            Tulsa   

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 2 Tricks                   1st            Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 2 Overall                1st        Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 2 Slalom                 2nd           Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale     Girls 2 Jump                   2nd            Sapulpa

1992 Nationals

Michael Heath              Men 1 Jump                   1st            Rush Springs

Jeff Dempsey                 Boys 2 Slalom                5th           Moore

Kenny Novotny             Boys 3 Slalom                2nd           Pocaset             

Mandy Nightingale      Girls 2 Tricks                   2nd           Sapulpa

Mandy Nightingale      Girls 2 Overall                2nd            Sapulpa

1991 Nationals

Michael Heath              Men 1 Jump                   3rd            Rush Springs

Mandy Nightingale      Girls 2 Tricks                   2nd           Sapulpa

1975 Nationals

Diane Ledford               Women's Overall            1st        Duncan

Diane Ledford               Women's Slalom             1st        Duncan

Diane Ledford on the cover of the 1976 SCR Guide

1973 Nationals

Diane Ledford                Women's Slalom             1st        Duncan  

by Patti Bray

OWSF Reporter