Susan Whetnall
Athlete
1942 –
Who is Susan Whetnall?
Susan Whetnall is a former English badminton player, noted for her anticipation and shot-making ability, who won numerous international titles in doubles and mixed doubles from the mid-1960s through the mid-1970s. She was married to another English former international player, Paul Whetnall, until his death in May 2014.
Whetnall won five gold medals, two silver medals and a bronze medal in the European Badminton Championships between 1968 and 1976, making her one of the most successful players ever in this biennial tournament. She also shared three women's doubles titles and two mixed doubles titles at the All-England Championships which was then considered the world's most prestigious tournament for individual players. She was elected to the Badminton Hall of Fame in 2009.
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