About Ruth Winch
Lived 1870 – 1952 (aged 81). Ruth Winch was a British tennis player.
Ruth Isabel Winch (née Legh, 25 August 1870 – 9 January 1952) was a British tennis player who won a bronze medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Winch had a walkover in both round one and the quarter finals of the 1908 women's singles competition. In the semi-final she lost to Dorothea Chambers 6–1, 6–1.
In March 1907, she won the singles title at the Championship of Cannes, defeating Toupie Lowther in the final in straight sets.
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Who was Ruth Winch?
British tennis player (1870-1952)
When was Ruth Winch born?
Ruth Winch was born on 25 August 1870 in Ryde.
When did Ruth Winch die?
Ruth Winch died on 9 January 1952 in Anglesey.
What was Ruth Winch's occupation?
Ruth Winch was a tennis player.
What nationality was Ruth Winch?
Ruth Winch was British.
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