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Dorothy Walton

1909 – 1981

Badminton player

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About Dorothy Walton

Lived 1909 – 1981 (aged 72). Dorothy Walton was a Canadian badminton player.

Dorothy Louise Walton, , née McKenzie (7 August 1909 – 17 October 1981) was a Canadian badminton player who is the only Canadian ever to win the All England Open Badminton Championships, winning the Women's Singles in 1939.

Born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, she was a founding member of the Consumers' Association of Canada and was its President from 1950 to 1953.

In 1973, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honour. In 1961, she was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. In 1966, she was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. In 1971, she was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.

Achievement International tournament (1 title) Women's doubles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1939 All England Open Diana Doveton 11–4, 11–5 Winner

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Saskatchewan
Awards
Member of the Order of Canada; Canada's Sports Hall of Fame; Bobbie Rosenfeld Award; Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame; Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame; Badminton Ontario Hall of Fame; National champion
Also known as
Dorothy McKenzie, Dorothy Louise Walton

People in Dorothy Walton's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dorothy Walton?

badminton player (1909–1981)

When was Dorothy Walton born?

Dorothy Walton was born on 7 August 1909 in Swift Current.

When did Dorothy Walton die?

Dorothy Walton died on 17 October 1981 in Toronto.

What was Dorothy Walton's occupation?

Dorothy Walton was a badminton player.

What nationality was Dorothy Walton?

Dorothy Walton was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dorothy Walton

· Wikidata: Q1250359

· DBpedia: Dorothy Walton

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