Inge Birgit Hansen

Inge Birgit Hansen
Personal information
Country Denmark
Born1927
Died20 November 2009(2009-11-20) (aged 81–82)

Inge Birgit Anker Hansen is a former Danish badminton player. With her mixed doubles partners Finn Kobberø and Poul-Erik Nielsen she won the National title in 1954, 1959 & 1961. In addition Inge won the women's doubles in 1956 & 1960 with Aase Winther.[1] Her greatest success came during the 1959 All England Badminton Championships when she won the mixed doubles with Nielsen.[2]

Medal Record at the All England Badminton Championships

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Medal Year Event
Gold medal – first place 1959 Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1960 Women's doubles
Silver medal – second place 1960 Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1960 Mixed doubles

References

  1. ^ "Inge Birgit Anker Hansen". Badminton Denmark.
  2. ^ Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
  3. ^ "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.