Country | Canada |
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Born | |
Residence | Montreal |
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
Retired | Active |
Coached by | Yvon Provençal |
Racquet used | Harrow |
Highest ranking | No. 39 (October 2023) |
Current ranking | No. 51 (October 2024) |
Updated on October 2024. |
David Baillargeon (born 14 March 1996 in Quebec) is a Canadian professional squash player. [1] As of October 2023, he was ranked number 39 in the world. [2] He has competed in the main draw of multiple professional PSA tournaments.
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