Bryan Merrett
Bryan Merrett (born November 1, 1934 , † August 2001) was an English table tennis player and coach. In the 1950s and 1960s he completed more than 100 international assignments.
Career
Bryan Merrett was first used internationally in January 1952. In 1960 he was number 1 in the English rankings. At the national English championships he won singles in 1960 and doubles in 1961 with Ian Harrison . Several times he took part in European and world championships . He won bronze with the English team at the 1955 World Cup and the 1960 European Championship .
In the 1970s, Bryan Merrett coached the England national team.
Private
Bryan Merrett was married. He had a daughter.
Individual evidence
- ↑ DTS magazine , 1960/24 page 14
- ↑ Profiles (accessed April 12, 2019)
- ↑ DTS magazine , 1970/21 page 15
- ↑ Table Tennis News No. 25, February 1967, page 6 (accessed April 12, 2019)
Web links
- Obituaries - BRYAN MERRETT, Table Tennis News No. 279, September 2001, page 27 (accessed April 12, 2019)
- Obituaries - Ron Crayden: BRYAN MERRETT AN INDOMITABLE COMPETITOR , Table Tennis News No. 280, October 2001, page 27 (accessed April 12, 2019)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Merrett, Bryan |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English table tennis player and trainer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 1, 1934 |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 2001 |