Sally Podger

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Sally Podger
Personal information
CountryEngland
Born (1962-02-08) 8 February 1962 (age 62)
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1983 Kuala Lumpur Mixed doubles
Uber Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 Kuala Lumpur Women's team
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1982 Brisbane Mixed team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1982 Brisbane Women's singles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1982 Brisbane Women's doubles
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1984 Preston Mixed team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 Preston Women's singles
European Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1979 Mülheim Girls' doubles
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1979 Mülheim Mixed team

Sally Podger (born 8 February 1962) is a retired female badminton player from England.

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Early life

She grew up in Guernsey as Sally Leadbeater.

Badminton career

Podger represented England and won a gold medal in the team event, a silver medal in the singles and a bronze medal in the doubles, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [1] [2]

Personal life

She married when 19, in August 1981. [3]

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References

  1. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. Aberdeen Press Wednesday 23 September 1981, page 21