Violet Elton

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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
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

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credentials

personal data
SURNAME Elton, Violet
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English badminton player
DATE OF BIRTH around 1895
DATE OF DEATH 4th March 1969
Place of death Sidmouth