Anders Nielsen (badminton)
Anders Ward Nielsen (born February 24, 1967 in Cape Town , † July 29, 2010 in St. Raphael's Hospice, North Cheam) was an English badminton player . Heather Ward is his mother.
Career
Anders Nielsen took part in the 1992 Olympics in men's singles. However, he lost in round one and was 33rd in the final. He was twice the English champion. He won bronze at European championships in 1992 and 1994.
Nielsen died of esophageal cancer on July 29, 2010.
Sporting successes
| season | event | discipline | space | Surname |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Polish International | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1989 | Canadian Open | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1991 | Portugal International | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1991/1992 | EBU Circuit | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1992 | Olympia | Men's singles | 33 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1992 | European Championship | Men's singles | 3 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1992 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1992 | England: Individual Championships | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1992 | Welsh International | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1994 | European Championship | Men's singles | 3 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1995 | Bulgarian International | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
| 1995 | England: Individual Championships | Men's singles | 1 | Not so with Nielsen |
credentials
- Anders Nielsen in the database of Sports-Reference (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nielsen, Anders |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nielsen, Anders Ward |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 24, 1967 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cape Town , Western Cape, South Africa |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 29, 2010 |
| Place of death | St. Raphael's Hospice, North Cheam |