Country | Scotland |
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Residence | Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Racquet used | Prince 03 Black |
Highest ranking | 53 (July 2003) |
Frania Gillen-Buchert (born 13 November 1981) is a Scottish female former squash player. [1] [2] She made her international debut in 2000 and achieved her career-best ranking of 53 in 2003. [3] Buchert graduated at the University of Stirling. [4]
Buchert competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2006, 2010 and 2014 representing Scotland. [5] After the 2014 Commonwealth Games, she retired from international squash competitions, ending her 17-year squash career. [6] [7]
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