About Ross Thorne
Born 1957. Ross Thorne is an Australian squash player.
Ross Thorne is a former professional squash player from Australia. He reached a career high ranking of 4 in the world during August 1986 and won four medals at the World Team Championships.
Biography Thorne was born on 7 November 1957, and lived in Queensland. He married Rhonda Shapland, who was crowned women's world champion in 1981. and later in 1987 was sacked by Arrow Village after failing to turn up to a match.
Thorne achieved his highest world ranking of number four in August 1986, and represented Australia in the 1979, 1981, 1983 and 1985 World Team Squash Championships, finishing runners-up in 1981.
Thorne was named the player-manager of the Australian team during the 1987 Men's World Team Squash Championships.
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Who is Ross Thorne?
Australian professional squash player
When was Ross Thorne born?
Ross Thorne was born on 7 November 1957 in Brisbane.
What is Ross Thorne's occupation?
Ross Thorne is a squash player.
What nationality is Ross Thorne?
Ross Thorne is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ross Thorne. https://biography.guide/ross-thorne/
MLA: "Ross Thorne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ross-thorne/.
Chicago: "Ross Thorne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ross-thorne/.
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