Dick Russell
Richard R. "Dick" Russell (* around 1928 ) is an Australian badminton player . Stan Russell is his younger brother.
Career
Dick Russell was the first national champion in Australia in 1947, where he was successful in both doubles and mixed. Another title win followed in 1949 in mixed. In 1949 and 1950 he was on the Australian national team for the Whyte Trophy .
Sporting successes
| season | event | discipline | space | Surname |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Australian Championship | Mixed | 1 | Dick Russell / Ethel Peacock |
| 1947 | Australian Championship | Men's doubles | 1 | Dick Russell / C. Fildes |
| 1949 | Australian Championship | Mixed | 1 | Dick Russell / Ethel Peacock |
credentials
- Annual Handbook of the International Badminton Federation , London, 27th Edition 1969, pp. 114-117
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Russell, Dick |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Russell, Richard R. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1928 |