Chris Kinard
John Christopher "Chris" Kinard (born November 8, 1950 in Pasadena ) is a former American badminton player . Utami Dewi is his wife.
Career
Chris Kinard won the US championships six times. He won two titles with South Africa International , three with Peru International and one with Mexico International . At the 1980 World Cup, he failed in the round of 16. He also represented the US in Canada , Denmark , England , Germany , Indonesia , Ireland , Japan , Singapore , Sweden , Taiwan and Thailand . In 2003 he was included in the USA Badminton Walk of Fame .
Sporting successes
| competition | discipline | year | result |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA championship | Men's singles | 1972, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981 | winner |
| South Africa International | Men's singles | 1980 | winner |
| Men's doubles | 1971 | winner | |
| Peru International | Men's singles | 1976 | winner |
| Men's doubles | 1976 | winner | |
| Mixed | 1974 | winner | |
| Mexico International | Mixed | 1979 | winner |
| NCAA Intercollegiate Championship | Men's singles | 1977 | winner |
| Men's doubles | 1977 | winner | |
| team | 1977 | winner |
Web links
Commons : Chris Kinard - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kinard, Chris |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kinard, John Christopher |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 8, 1950 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pasadena |