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Roger Powell

b. 1945

English badminton player

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About Roger Powell

Born 1945. Roger Powell is a British badminton player.

Roger A. Powell is a retired male badminton player from England.

Career Powell won the gold medal at the 1968 European Badminton Championships in men's doubles with David Eddy. They were men's doubles runners-up at the prestigious All-England Championships in both 1969 and 1970.

Achievements European Championships Men's doubles Year Venue Partner Opponent Score Result 1968 Ruhrlandhalle, Bochum, West Germany David Eddy Tony Jordan Roger Mills 7–15, 15–13, 15–5 Gold Gold 1970 Afan Lido, Port Talbot, Wales David Eddy Erland Kops Henning Borch 8–15, 5–15 Bronze Bronze

International tournaments Men's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1968 Scottish Open David Eddy David Horton Tony Jordan 11–15, 15–6, 15–5 Winner 1969 All England Open David Eddy Henning Borch Erland Kops 15–13, 10–15, 9–15 Runner-up 1969 Irish Open David Eddy Roger Mills Tony Jordan 15–8, 15–8 Runner-up 1970 All England Open David Eddy Tom Bacher Poul Petersen 11–15, 0–15 Runner-up 1970 Dutch Open David Eddy Roland Maywald Gerhard Kucki 15–8, 15–10 Winner

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Important facts

Born
1945
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
National champion; European champion
Also known as
Roger A. Powell, R. A. Powell

People in Roger Powell's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roger Powell?

English badminton player

When was Roger Powell born?

Roger Powell was born in 1945.

What is Roger Powell's occupation?

Roger Powell is a badminton player.

What nationality is Roger Powell?

Roger Powell is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Roger Powell

Β· Wikidata: Q2161565

Β· DBpedia: Roger Powell (badminton)

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