Martin Bodimeade

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Martin Bodimeade
CountryFlag of England.svg  England
Born (1963-10-21) 21 October 1963 (age 61)
Fulham, London, England
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 15 (February 1987)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
European Team Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1984 Dublin Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1985 Barcelona Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1986 Aix-en-Provence Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1987 Vienna Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1988 Warmond Team

Martin Bodimeade (born 21 October 1963) is an English former professional squash player. He reached a career-high world ranking of 15 in February 1987. [1]

Biography

Bodimeade born in London, progressed through the county age groups winning the Berkshire U14, U16 and U19 titles between 1975 and 1980. [2] [3] He represented the county at full senior level and reached the top six of the UK rankings and number 30 in the world at the age of 19. [4]

Bodimeade won five gold medals for the England men's national squash team at the European Squash Team Championships from 1985 to 1988. [5] [6]

References

  1. "Martin Bodimeade (England)". Squash Info. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  2. Halpin, Larry (1986). The Squash Rackets Association Annual 1986-87. SRA Francis House. pp. 25–31. ISBN   0-900698-098.
  3. "James turns in on for county" . Buckinghamshire Examiner. 14 November 1980. Retrieved 22 June 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Thanks A Thousand" . Reading Evening Post. 28 December 1984. Retrieved 22 June 2025 via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. "European Team Squash Championships". InterSportStats. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
  6. "Men's European Team Championship: Event History (53 events)". Squash Info. Retrieved 22 June 2025.