Alice Gowenlock

Alice Maud Gowenlock was an English badminton player. Born in Lambeth in 1878 she was a prominent player before the First World War and a member of the Richmond BC. She won two All England titles.[1] and played for England just once against Ireland in 1911-12. She died in 1957 at the age of 80 in Worthing, Sussex.[2]

Alice Gowenlock
Personal information
CountryEngland
Born18 February 1878
Lambeth
Died12 October 1957 (aged 79)
Worthing

Medal Record at the All England Badminton Championships

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Medal Year Event
Gold medal – first place1911Women's doubles
Gold medal – first place1912Women's doubles

References
  1. Davis, Pat (1983). Guinness Book of Badminton. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-271-X.
  2. "Alice Gowenlock". Badminton England. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  3. "Times Archives". Oxfordshire Libraries.
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