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Jan Paulsen

b. 1967

Badminton player

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About Jan Paulsen

Born 1967. Jan Paulsen is a Danish badminton player and olympic competitor.

Jan Paulsen (born 12 February 1967) is a Danish retired badminton player.

Paulsen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Henrik Svarrer. They lost in the quarterfinals to Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi, of China, 15–11, 12–15, 17–14.

Achievements World Cup Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1987 Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Gillian Gowers Wang Pengren Shi Fangjing 10–15, 7–15 Bronze Bronze 1990 Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia Gillian Gowers Rudy Gunawan Rosiana Tendean 15–11, 9–15, 3–15 Silver Silver 1992 Guangzhou Gymnasium, Guangzhou, China Gillian Gowers Rudy Gunawan Rosiana Tendean 15–17, 9–15 Silver Silver

European Championships Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1988 Badmintonsenteret, Kristiansand, Norway Steen Fladberg Michael Kjeldsen Jens Peter Nierhoff 9–15, 11–15 Silver Silver 1990 Luzhniki,Moscow, Soviet Union Henrik Svarrer Max Gandrup Thomas Lund 17–16, 15–6 Gold Gold 1992 Kelvin Hall,Glasgow, Scotland Henrik Svarrer Jon Holst-Christensen Thomas Lund 9–15, 5–15 Silver Silver

Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1990 Luzhniki,Moscow, Soviet Union Gillian Gowers Jon Holst-Christensen Grete Mogensen 15–8, 14–18, 9–15 Bronze Bronze

European Junior Championships Boys' singles Year Venue Opponent Score Result 1985 Pressbaum, Austria Matthew Smith 15–17, 10–15 Silver Silver

Boys' doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1985 Pressbaum, Austria Lars Pedersen Johnny Borglum Max Gandrup 15–12, 9–15, 15–8 Gold Gold

Mixed doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1985 Pressbaum, Austria Marian Christiansen Max Gandrup Charlotte Jacobsen 15–2, retired Gold Gold

IBF World Grand Prix The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Men's doubles

Mixed doubles

IBF International Men's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1992 Nordic Championships Jon Holst-Christensen Peter Axelsson Par-Gunnar Jonsson18–15, 15–11 Winner

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Nationality
Awards
National champion; European champion

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jan Paulsen?

badminton player

When was Jan Paulsen born?

Jan Paulsen was born on 12 February 1967 in Aalborg.

What is Jan Paulsen's occupation?

Jan Paulsen is a badminton player and olympic competitor.

What nationality is Jan Paulsen?

Jan Paulsen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Jan Paulsen

Β· Wikidata: Q1666620

Β· DBpedia: Jan Paulsen (badminton)

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