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Robert Liljequist

b. 1971

Finnish badminton player

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Born 1971. Robert Liljequist is a Finnish badminton player and olympic competitor.

Hans Robert Liljequist (born 27 January 1971) is a retired male badminton player from Finland.

A member of the Helsingfors Badminton Club, Liljequist competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's singles. He lost in the second round to Hermawan Susanto, of Indonesia, 15-11, 15-3. In the 1990s, he won 6 titles at the Finnish National Badminton Championships.

Career Liljequist competed in the 1991 Czech International. He won the men's singles final after defeating Erik Lia of Norway with a score of 15–8, 15–4. He also won the Bulgarian Open at that same year.

In 1992, Liljequist competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He lost to eventual bronze medalist Hermawan Susanto in the second round. After the 1992 Olympics, Liljequist entered the final of the Norwegian International but lost to Stephen Butler in the final.

In 1993, he competed in the Finnish Open. In the semifinals, he lost to Peter Espersen of Denmark.

In 1998, he won the Baltic International after defeating Aivaras Kvedarauskas of Lithuania in the final.

Achievements IBF International Men's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1991 Czech International Erik Lia 15–8, 15–4 Winner 1991 Bulgarian Open Wei Yan 8–15, 18–14, 8–4 retired Winner 1992 Norwegian International Stephen Butler 10–15, 5–15 Runner-up 1998 Baltic International Aivaras Kvedarauskas 15–2, 15–3 Winner

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National champion; Suomen Sulkapallon Hall of Fame
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Hans Robert Liljequist

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Who is Robert Liljequist?

Finnish badminton player

When was Robert Liljequist born?

Robert Liljequist was born on 27 January 1971 in Helsinki.

What is Robert Liljequist's occupation?

Robert Liljequist is a badminton player and olympic competitor.

What nationality is Robert Liljequist?

Robert Liljequist is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Liljequist

· Wikidata: Q2158053

· DBpedia: Robert Liljequist

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