Danish badminton player (1925–1987)
Badminton player
| Jørn Skaarup |
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| Country | Denmark |
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| Born | (1925-09-13)13 September 1925
Nykøbing Falster, Denmark |
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| Died | 11 February 1987(1987-02-11) (aged 61) |
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| Career title(s) | 1948 All England |
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Jørn Skaarup (13 September 1925 – 11 February 1987) was a Danish badminton player.[1] He represented the Denmark national badminton team at the Thomas Cup from 1949 to 1955.[2] Skaarup died on 11 February 1987, at the age of 61.[3]
Career
In 1948, Skaarup won the All England Open Badminton Championships, considered the unofficial World Badminton Championships.[4] In 1952, Skaarup won the Denmark Open after defeating Eddy Choong in the final.[5]
In doubles, Skaarup paired up with Preben Dabelsteen and together they have reached the finals of the All England Open in 1947 and 1950.
Achievements
Tournaments
Men's singles
Men's doubles
References
