Leslie Nichols
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Nichols was born in Islington in 1907.[2] He was a three times winner of the All England Open Badminton Championships. He won the doubles with his younger brother Ralph Nichols, for three consecutive years from 1936 until 1938.[3]
Family
Nichols and his brother lived at 1 Willow Bridge Road, Canonbury in 1911.
Achievements
International tournaments
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Welsh International |  Ralph Nichols |
 Arthur Hamilton Willoughby Hamilton |
15–8, 12–15, 2–15 |  Runner-up |
| 1932 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White |
15–14, 16–18, 4–15 | Runner-up |
| 1934 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White |
12–15, 15–12, 7–15 | Runner-up |
| 1935 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White |
12–15, 13–15 | Runner-up |
| 1936 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White |
15–7, 15–2 |  Winner |
| 1937 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Donald C. Hume Raymond M. White |
15–6, 18–14 | Winner |
| 1938 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Ian Maconachie Raymond M. White |
15–12, 7–15, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1939 | All England Open | Ralph Nichols |
Thomas Boyle James Rankin |
4–15, 3–15 | Runner-up |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Welsh International | Hazel Hogarth |
Ralph Nichols Nora Coop |
8–15, 15–18 | Runner-up |
References
- ↑ "History". All England Badminton.
- ↑ "Birth". Free BMD.
- ↑ Matthews/Morrison, Peter/Ian. The Guinness Encyclopaedia of Sports Records and Results. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. pp. 74-78. ISBN 0-85112-492-5.
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