Vicki Cardwell

Australian squash player (born 1955) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vicki Cardwell BEM (née Hoffmann, born 21 April 1955, in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian former World No. 1 squash player. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late 1970s through to the mid-1990s. During her career, she won the World Open in 1983, and the British Open title four consecutive times in 1980-83.[1]

Born (1955-04-21) 21 April 1955 (age 70)
Country Australia
Retired1997
Highestranking1 (March, 1983)
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Vicki Cardwell
(née Hoffmann)
Personal information
Born (1955-04-21) 21 April 1955 (age 70)
Sport
Country Australia
Retired1997
Women's Singles
Highest ranking1 (March, 1983)
World OpenW (1983)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing  Australia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1983 PerthSingles
Silver medal – second place1981 TorontoSingles
Bronze medal – third place1987 AucklandSingles
Updated on 20 December 2011
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Since retiring from the top-level game, Cardwell has enjoyed continued success in seniors events. She won four World Masters Championships titles between 1987 and 1995.[citation needed]

Cardwell has been inducted into the Australian Sport Hall of Fame and the Squash Australia Hall of Fame. The Australian government has also acknowledged her contribution and services to Australian sport by awarding her the British Empire Medal.[2]

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