Alan Clyne

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Alan Clyne
Alan Clyne 2017.jpg
CountryFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Born (1986-07-25) 25 July 1986 (age 38)
Inverness, Scotland
Residence Edinburgh, Scotland
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Turned pro2007
Retired2022
Coached byPaul Bell, Martin Heath
Racquet usedHarrow Vapor
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 24 (November 2017)
Current rankingNo. 38 (April 2021)
Title(s)4
Tour final(s)10
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
World Doubles Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2016 DarwinDoubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2017 ManchesterDoubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 GlasgowDoubles
Updated on 13 April 2022.

Alan Clyne (born 25 July 1986 in Inverness) is a Scottish former professional squash player. As of 2021, he was ranked No. 38 in the world. He has won the Scottish National title ten times. [1] He represented his country at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in both singles and doubles, and was the Scottish number one, following in the footsteps of greats such as Peter Nicol and John White.

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References

  1. "PSA World Rankings – World Squash". Archived from the original on 1 September 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.