Martine Le Moignan

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Martine Le Moignan
MBE
CountryFlag of England.svg  England
Residence West Sussex, England
Born (1962-10-28) 28 October 1962 (age 61)
Turned Pro1984
RetiredYes
PlaysLeft Handed
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 3 (November, 1987 [1] )
World Open W (1989)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1989 Warmond Singles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1990 Sydney Singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1985 Dublin Singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1992 Vancouver Singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1993 Johannesburg Singles
Last updated: January 2016.

Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962, in Guernsey, Channel Islands) is an English former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.

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Le Moignan won the World Open in 1989, defeating Susan Devoy of New Zealand in the final 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8. She was also runner-up at the World Open in 1990, and runner-up at the British Open in 1985, 1989 and 1992. Le Moignan won four consecutive World Team Championships from 1985 to 1990.

Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career. [2] She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours for services to squash. [3]

World Open

Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner 1989 Women's World Open Squash Championship Warmond, Netherlands Flag of New Zealand.svg Susan Devoy 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8
Runner-up 1990 Women's World Open Squash Championship Sydney, Australia Flag of New Zealand.svg Susan Devoy 9–4, 9–4, 9–4

World Team Championships

Finals: 6 (4 titles, 2 runner-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner 1985 Women's World Team Squash Championships Dublin, Ireland Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand2-1
Winner 1987 Women's World Team Squash Championships Auckland, New Zealand Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia2-1
Winner 1989 Women's World Team Squash Championships Warmond, Netherlands Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia3-0
Winner 1990 Women's World Team Squash Championships Sydney, Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia2-1
Runner-up 1983 Women's World Team Squash Championships Perth, Australia Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia2-1
Runner-up 1994 Women's World Team Squash Championships Saint Peter Port, Guernsey Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia3-0

British Open

Finals: 3 (0 title, 3 runners-up)

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up 1985 Women's British Open Squash Championship East Grinstead, England Flag of New Zealand.svg Susan Devoy 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up 1989 Women's British Open Squash Championship Wembley, England Flag of New Zealand.svg Susan Devoy 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up 1992 Women's British Open Squash Championship Wembley, England Flag of New Zealand.svg Susan Devoy 9–3, 9–5, 9–3

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The 1985 Women's 7-Up World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1985 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Dublin in Ireland during August 1985. Susan Devoy won the World Open title, defeating Lisa Opie in the final.

The 1987 Women's Honda World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1987 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place at the Henderson Squash Club and YMCA Stadium in Auckland in New Zealand between September 29 and October 6, 1987. Susan Devoy won her second World Open title, defeating Lisa Opie in a repeat of the 1985 final.

The 1989 Women's NCM World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1989 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Warmond in the Netherlands between 5 March and 19 March 1989. Martine Le Moignan won the World Open title, defeating Susan Devoy in the final.

The 1990 Mazda Women's World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1990 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The early stages of the event took place at the Thornleigh Squash Centre with the quarter-finals onwards being held at the Homebush Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia between 7 October and 14 October 1990. Susan Devoy won her third World Open title, defeating Martine Le Moignan in the final.

The 1992 Women's Silver Unicorn World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1992 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Vancouver in Canada between 4 October and 10 October 1992. Susan Devoy won her fourth World Open title, defeating Michelle Martin in the final.

The 1994 Women's World Open Squash Championship was the women's edition of the 1994 World Open, which serves as the individual world championship for squash players. The event took place in Saint Peter Port in Guernsey between 4 October and 9 October 1994. Michelle Martin won her second World Open title, defeating Cassie Jackman in the final.

The 1984 Hi-Tec Women's British Open Squash Championships was held at the Wembley Squash Centre in London from 4–10 April 1984. Susan Devoy won her first title defeating Lisa Opie in the final.

The 1989 Hi-Tec Women's British Open Squash Championships was held at East Grinstead and the Wembley Squash Centre in London from 12–17 April 1989. Susan Devoy won her sixth consecutive title defeating Martine Le Moignan in the final.

The 1985 Women's Davies & Tate British Open Squash Championships was held at East Grinstead, West Sussex with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre in London from 15–23 April 1985. The event was won for the second consecutive year by Susan Devoy who defeated Martine Le Moignan in the final.

The 1987 Women's Davies & Tate British Open Squash Championships was held at the South Bank Squash Club, Wandsworth with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre in London from 7–14 April 1987. The event was won for the fourth consecutive year by Susan Devoy who defeated Martine Le Moignan in the final.

The 1990 Hi-Tec British Open Squash Championships was held at the lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at Wembley in London from 16–23 April 1990. The event was won for the seventh consecutive year by Susan Devoy who defeated Suzanne Horner in the final.

The 1991 Hi-Tec British Open Squash Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre in London from 15–22 April 1991. The event was won by Lisa Opie who defeated Sue Wright in the final.

The 1992 Hi-Tec British Open Squash Championships was held at the Lambs Squash Club with the later stages being held at the Wembley Conference Centre in London from 7–13 April 1992. The event was won by Susan Devoy who defeated Martine Le Moignan in the final.

Le Moignan is a surname derived from a placename in Seine-Maritime. Notable people with the surname include:

References

  1. "Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Martine le Moignan | Squash".
  2. Martine, Lisa just too close to be split, The Guernsey Press and Star, 2 February 2008
  3. United Kingdom lists: "No. 51981". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 29 December 1989. p. 13.