Lena Rea

Lena Rea later Lena McAleese (born c. 1940) is a former Irish badminton player.

Biography Lena Rea won her first national title in Ireland in 1959, winning the mixed competition with Kenneth Carlisle. In 1960 and 1961 she defended the title. In 1961, Rea won the Irish Open for the first time. Another title followed there in 1973 with Barbara Beckett.

Achievements Year Tournament Event Winner 1959 Irish National Badminton Championships Mixed Kenneth Carlisle / Lena Rea 1960 Irish National Badminton Championships Mixed Kenneth Carlisle / Lena Rea 1961 Irish Open Women's doubles Sue Peard / Lena Rea 1961 Irish National Badminton Championships Mixed Kenneth Carlisle / Lena Rea 1962 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Lena McAleese / Mary O’Sullivan 1964 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Lena McAleese / Sue Peard 1968 Irish National Badminton Championships Mixed Kenneth Carlisle / Lena McAleese 1968 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Lena McAleese / Joan McCloy 1969 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Lena McAleese / Joan McCloy 1970 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Lena McAleese / Joan McCloy 1973 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Lena McAleese / Sue Peard 1973 Irish Open Women's doubles Barbara Beckett / Lena McAleese 1974 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles Barbara Beckett / Lena McAleese