Alex Gough (squash player)

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Alex Gough
CountryFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Residence Fleet, Hampshire
Born (1970-12-08) 8 December 1970 (age 51)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Turned Pro1993
Retired2008
Coached by Chris Robertson
Racquet usedDunlop Hot Melt Pro
Highest ranking5 (July 1998)
World Open QF (2007)
Last updated: 20 December 2011.

Alex Gough (born 8 December 1970, in Newport, Wales) is a Welsh professional squash player.

Gough reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 5 in 1998. He won a bronze medal in the men's singles at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.

Since retiring he went on to become the CEO of the Professional Squash Association (PSA).


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