About Jørn Skaarup
Lived 1925 – 1987 (aged 61). Jørn Skaarup was a Danish badminton player.
Jørn Skaarup (13 September 1925 – 11 February 1987) was a Danish badminton player. He represented the Denmark national badminton team at the Thomas Cup from 1949 to 1955. Skaarup died on 11 February 1987, at the age of 61.
Career In 1948, Skaarup won the All England Open Badminton Championships, considered the unofficial World Badminton Championships. In 1952, Skaarup won the Denmark Open after defeating Eddy Choong in the final.
In doubles, Skaarup paired up with Preben Dabelsteen and together they have reached the finals of the All England Open in 1947 and 1950.
Achievements
International tournaments Men's singles
Men's doubles
Mixed doubles
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Who was Jørn Skaarup?
badminton player
When was Jørn Skaarup born?
Jørn Skaarup was born on 13 September 1925 in Nykøbing Falster.
When did Jørn Skaarup die?
Jørn Skaarup died on 11 February 1987.
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Jørn Skaarup was a badminton player.
What nationality was Jørn Skaarup?
Jørn Skaarup was Danish.
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