David Palmer (squash player)

David Palmer
Palmer holding a plate trophy after winning the 2002 US Open.
Full nameDavid Troy Palmer
Nickname(s)The Marine
Country Australia
Born (1976-06-28) 28 June 1976 (age 48)
ResidenceIthaca, New York, United States
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Turned pro1994
Retired2011
PlaysRight handed
Coached byShaun Moxham
Racquet usedBlack Knight Ion X-Force Yellow
Websitewww.davidpalmer.com
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 1 (September 2001, February 2006)
Title(s)27
Tour final(s)53
World OpenW (2002, 2006)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Australia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2002 Antwerp Singles
Gold medal – first place 2006 Doha Singles
Silver medal – second place 2005 Hong Kong Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Doha Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Bermuda Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Manchester Singles
World Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 2001 Melbourne Team
Gold medal – first place 2003 Vienna Team
Silver medal – second place 2007 Chennai Team
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Odense Team
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Paderborn Team
World Doubles Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Chennai Mixed doubles
Silver medal – second place 2016 Darwin Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Darwin Mixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Manchester Mixed doubles
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Glasgow Doubles
Gold medal – first place 2014 Glasgow Mixed doubles
Gold medal – first place 2018 Gold Coast Doubles
Silver medal – second place 2006 Melbourne Singles
Silver medal – second place 2010 New Delhi Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Manchester Singles
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Manchester Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Melbourne Doubles
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Melbourne Mixed doubles
Updated on 12 April 2022.

David Troy Palmer OAM (born 28 June 1976 in Lithgow, New South Wales) is an Australian retired professional squash player. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008.[1] He attained World No. 1 ranking in September 2001 and again (for one month) in February 2006.

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