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Date of birth: 9th April 1987.
Marital status: Single.
Residence: Alloa.
Main event(s): Singles, Doubles.
Current partner(s): Connor MacFarlane.
Scottish Titles: 3 Singles 4 Nations title Scottish leg.
International Titles:
2011 Spanish Parabadminton Singles Champion
2010 French International Singles Champion.
Other notable achievements:
2009 World Championships quarter finalist
2008 European Championships Doubles runner up
Coach(s): Alex Bird, John Shearer, Duncan Leith, Karen Stalker, Russell Hogg.
Sponsors: Yonex.
Equipment used (Racket, Shoes): Yonex Nanospeed 7000 and Yonex 92 shoes.
Badminton Goals & Ambitions: Win the Disabled World Championships and compete effectively at the Scottish Domestic tournaments. Participate at the 2016 Paralympic games, to raise profile of disability badminton.
Typical week Training Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – on court training, Monday Tuesday and Friday – gym work.
When did you start playing badminton and why?: at the age of 5, my mum and dad played badminton.
First badminton memories: Playing in a primary school regional tournament.
If not badminton then…: Who knows – probably working abroad in the sun somewhere.
Tips for young players: Enjoy playing and you will develop and progress at your own rate if you keep working hard.
Superstition: None
Hobbies: Cricket, Golf and socialising.
Favourite food: anything cooked on a BBQ.
Favourite music: all different types.
Favourite foreign badminton destination: South Korea.
Favourite badminton tournament: World Championships.
Most admired badminton player: Lin Dan.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 March 2011 )
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