Douglas Kempsell
Scottish squash player (born 1993)
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Douglas Leslie Kempsell (born 13 April 1993) is a former professional squash player who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 92 in May 2017.[1][2]
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Born13 April 1993
Edinburgh, Scotland
Turned pro
2013CoachedbyRoger Flynn
Kempsell at the 2017 Men's World Team Squash Championships | |||||||||||||||
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| Nationality | British (Scottish) | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 April 1993 Edinburgh, Scotland | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
Turned pro | 2013 | ||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Roger Flynn | ||||||||||||||
| Racquet used | Salming | ||||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | No. 92 (May 2017) | ||||||||||||||
| Title | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| Tour final | 10 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Biography
Kempsell represented the Scottish team[3] at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the Birmingham, England, where he competed in the men's doubles event partnering Alan Clyne.[4]
Kempsell won a bronze medal partnering Alan Clyne at the 2022 World Squash Doubles Championships.[5]
Kempsell retired from international squash and became a head chef at his business Dining by DK. He was professionally trained in Orocco Pier, South Queensferry.[6]
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