Violet Elton
Violet Elton (* around 1895 , † March 4, 1969 in Sidmouth ) was an English badminton player .
Career
After spending her childhood in India, Violet Elton won her first All England title in women's doubles with Lavinia Clara Radeglia in 1920 . From 1928 to 1930 she won there in three consecutive tournaments. She was also successful at the Scottish Open and Irish Open . She played for the Logan and Ealing badminton clubs.
Sporting successes
season | event | discipline | space | Surname |
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1920 | All of England | Ladies doubles | 1 | Lavinia Clara Radeglia / Violet Elton |
1921 | All of England | Ladies doubles | 2 | Lavinia Clara Radeglia / Violet Elton |
1926 | Irish Open | Mixed | 1 | Frank Hodge / Violet Elton |
1926 | Irish Open | Ladies doubles | 1 | Marian Horsley / Violet Elton |
1926 | All of England | Ladies doubles | 1 | AM Head / Violet Elton |
1927 | Scottish Open | Ladies doubles | 1 | Violet Elton / Marjorie Barrett |
1928 | Irish Open | Mixed | 1 | Albert Edward Harbot / Violet Elton |
1928 | Irish Open | Ladies doubles | 1 | Marjorie Barrett / Violet Elton |
1928 | All of England | Ladies doubles | 1 | Marjorie Barrett / Violet Elton |
1929 | All of England | Ladies doubles | 1 | Marjorie Barrett / Violet Elton |
1930 | All of England | Ladies doubles | 1 | Marjorie Barrett / Violet Elton |
1930 | Berkshire Championships | Ladies doubles | 1 | Marjorie Barrett / Violet Elton |
Web links
Commons : Violet Elton - Collection of images, videos and audio files
credentials
- Burke's Who's Who in Sport and Sporting Records. Burke, London 1922
- All England Champions 1899-2007
- English Association statistics
- biography
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Elton, Violet |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English badminton player |
DATE OF BIRTH | around 1895 |
DATE OF DEATH | 4th March 1969 |
Place of death | Sidmouth |