Graham Ryding

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Graham Ryding
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
BornJune 16, 1975 (1975-06-16) (age 45)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Men's singles
World Open SF (2004)

Graham Ryding (born June 16, 1975 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a professional male squash player who represented Canada during his career. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 10 in November 1999 after having joined the Professional Squash Association in 1993. Ryding was a semi-finalist in the 2004 World Open, a member of the 1997 World Team Championships where Canada placed second and a three-time Canadian National Champion.

Through his playing career, Ryding earned his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and, following his retirement in 2007, earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 2009.


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