Martine Le Moignan
Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962, in Guernsey, Channel Islands) is an English former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.
| Country | England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Residence | West Sussex, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 October 1962 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned Pro | 1984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Plays | Left Handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | No. 3 (November, 1987[1]) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| World Open | W (1989) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| Last updated: January 2016. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Le Moignan won the World Open in 1989, defeating Susan Devoy of New Zealand in the final 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8. She was also runner-up at the World Open in 1990, and runner-up at the British Open in 1985, 1989 and 1992. Le Moignan won four consecutive World Team Championships from 1985 to 1990.
Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career.[2] She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours for services to squash.[3]
World Open
Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Location | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
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| Winner | 1989 Women's World Open Squash Championship | Warmond, Netherlands | Susan Devoy | 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8 |
| Runner-up | 1990 Women's World Open Squash Championship | Sydney, Australia | Susan Devoy | 9–4, 9–4, 9–4 |
World Team Championships
Finals: 6 (4 titles, 2 runner-up)
| Outcome | Year | Location | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
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| Winner | 1985 Women's World Team Squash Championships | Dublin, Ireland | New Zealand | 2-1 |
| Winner | 1987 Women's World Team Squash Championships | Auckland, New Zealand | Australia | 2-1 |
| Winner | 1989 Women's World Team Squash Championships | Warmond, Netherlands | Australia | 3-0 |
| Winner | 1990 Women's World Team Squash Championships | Sydney, Australia | Australia | 2-1 |
| Runner-up | 1983 Women's World Team Squash Championships | Perth, Australia | Australia | 2-1 |
| Runner-up | 1994 Women's World Team Squash Championships | Saint Peter Port, Guernsey | Australia | 3-0 |
British Open
Finals: 3 (0 title, 3 runners-up)
| Outcome | Year | Location | Opponent in the final | Score in the final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1985 Women's British Open Squash Championship | East Grinstead, England | Susan Devoy | 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5 |
| Runner-up | 1989 Women's British Open Squash Championship | Wembley, England | Susan Devoy | 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5 |
| Runner-up | 1992 Women's British Open Squash Championship | Wembley, England | Susan Devoy | 9–3, 9–5, 9–3 |
References
- "Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Martine le Moignan | Squash".
- Martine, Lisa just too close to be split, The Guernsey Press and Star, 2 February 2008
- United Kingdom lists: "No. 51981". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 29 December 1989. p. 13.
External links
- Martine Le Moignan at Squash Info
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