Violet Elton

English badminton player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Violet Helen Strachan Elton (1889-1969) was an English badminton player. She started playing badminton in India at the age of seven. After joining a club playing at the Territorial Drill Hall in Kensington she started to come to prominence. She won five All England titles.[3] She was capped nine times by England between 1924 and 1930. Elton died on March 4, 1969, in Sidmouth.[4]

Born13 February 1889[1]
India
Died4 March 1969 (aged 80)[2]
Sidmouth, Devon
CountryEngland
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Violet Elton
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Born13 February 1889[1]
India
Died4 March 1969 (aged 80)[2]
Sidmouth, Devon
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CountryEngland
SportBadminton
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Medal Record at the All England Badminton Championships

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Gold medal – first place1920Women's doubles
Gold medal – first place1926Women's doubles
Gold medal – first place1928Women's doubles
Gold medal – first place1929Women's doubles
Gold medal – first place1930Women's doubles
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