Glen Wilson (squash)

Glen Wilson (born 26 March 1971 in Upper Hutt, New Zealand) is a New Zealand squash coach and former professional player.

Glen Wilson
Nickname(s)Unit
Country New Zealand
ResidenceAuckland
Born (1971-03-26) 26 March 1971
Men's Singles
Highest ranking24
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  New Zealand
World Doubles Championships
Silver medal – second place2004 ChennaiMixed doubles
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2002 ManchesterMixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place1998 Kuala LumpurMixed doubles
Last updated: 12 April 2022.

As a player, Wilson was a three-time New Zealand national champion, and reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 24.[1]

He won a mixed doubles bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games (partnering Sarah Cook), a mixed doubles gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games (partnering Leilani Joyce), and a mixed doubles silver medal at the 2004 World Doubles Squash Championships (partnering Shelley Kitchen).[2]

Wilson is currently the head coach at Howick Squash Club in Auckland. Of Māori descent, Wilson affiliates to the Waikato iwi.[3]

References

  1. Club Atwater Squash. Retrieved 20 December 2011
  2. "SquashTalk Independent Worldwide News". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 25 September 2008.
  3. "Over 67 Māori athletes & officials to represent Aotearoa at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games". Māori Sports Awards. 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.


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