Jan Paulsen (badminton)

Jan Paulsen (born 12 February 1967) is a retired badminton player from Denmark.

Jan Paulsen
Personal information
CountryDenmark
Born (1967-02-12) 12 February 1967
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
HandednessRight
Medal record
Men's badminton
Representing  Denmark
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 1990 Jakarta Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 1992 Guangzhou Mixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Kuala Lumpur Mixed doubles
Sudirman Cup
Bronze medal – third place 1989 Jakarta Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Copenhagen Mixed team
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Birmingham Mixed team
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Moscow Men's Doubles
Silver medal – second place 1988 Kristiansand Men's Doubles
Silver medal – second place 1992 Glasgow Men's Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1990 Moscow Mixed doubles
European Mixed Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 1988 Kristiansand Mixed team
Gold medal – first place 1990 Moscow Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1992 Glasgow Mixed team
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Pressbaum Boys' doubles
Gold medal – first place 1985 Pressbaum Mixed doubles
Gold medal – first place 1985 Pressbaum Mixed team
Silver medal – second place 1985 Pressbaum Boys' singles
BWF profile

Paulsen competed in badminton at the 1992 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with Henrik Svarrer. They lost in the quarterfinals to Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi, of China, 15-11, 12-15, 17-14.[1]

Achievements

IBF World Grand Prix

The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.

Men's doubles

Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result
1988 German Open Denmark Steen Fladberg China Chen Hongyong
China Chen Kang		 15–8, 6–15, 18–13 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
1989 German Open Denmark Henrik Svarrer Denmark Thomas Lund
Denmark Max Gandrup		 15–12, 8–15, 15–9 1st place, gold medalist(s) Winner
1989 Dutch Open Denmark Henrik Svarrer Indonesia Eddy Hartono
Indonesia Rudy Gunawan		 11–15, 2–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
1991 Dutch Open Denmark Henrik Svarrer Indonesia Eddy Hartono
Indonesia Rudy Gunawan		 2–15, 11–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
1992 All England Open Denmark Henrik Svarrer Indonesia Eddy Hartono
Indonesia Rudy Gunawan		 10–15, 12–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up
1992 Denmark Open Denmark Henrik Svarrer Denmark Thomas Lund
Denmark Jon Holst-Christensen		 16–18, 8–15 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Runner-up

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jan Paulsen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.


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