Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962, in Guernsey, Channel Islands) is an English former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.

Martine Le Moignan
MBE
Country England
Born (1962-10-28) 28 October 1962 (age 62)
ResidenceWest Sussex, England
Turned pro1984
RetiredYes
PlaysLeft Handed
Women's singles
Highest rankingNo. 3 (November, 1987[1])
World OpenW (1989)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing  England
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 Warmond Singles
Silver medal – second place 1990 Sydney Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Dublin Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Vancouver Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Johannesburg Singles
Updated on January 2016.

Le Moignan won the World Open in 1989, defeating Susan Devoy of New Zealand in the final 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8. She was also runner-up at the World Open in 1990, and runner-up at the British Open in 1985, 1989 and 1992. Le Moignan won four consecutive World Team Championships from 1985 to 1990.

Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career.[2] She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours for services to squash.[3]

World Open

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Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

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Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner 1989 Women's World Open Squash Championship Warmond, Netherlands   Susan Devoy 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8
Runner-up 1990 Women's World Open Squash Championship Sydney, Australia   Susan Devoy 9–4, 9–4, 9–4

World Team Championships

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Finals: 6 (4 titles, 2 runner-up)

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Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Winner 1985 Women's World Team Squash Championships Dublin, Ireland   New Zealand 2-1
Winner 1987 Women's World Team Squash Championships Auckland, New Zealand   Australia 2-1
Winner 1989 Women's World Team Squash Championships Warmond, Netherlands   Australia 3-0
Winner 1990 Women's World Team Squash Championships Sydney, Australia   Australia 2-1
Runner-up 1983 Women's World Team Squash Championships Perth, Australia   Australia 2-1
Runner-up 1994 Women's World Team Squash Championships Saint Peter Port, Guernsey   Australia 3-0

British Open

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Finals: 3 (0 title, 3 runners-up)

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Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the final
Runner-up 1985 Women's British Open Squash Championship East Grinstead, England   Susan Devoy 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up 1989 Women's British Open Squash Championship Wembley, England   Susan Devoy 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5
Runner-up 1992 Women's British Open Squash Championship Wembley, England   Susan Devoy 9–3, 9–5, 9–3

References

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  1. ^ "Squash Info | PSA World Squash Rankings: Martine le Moignan | Squash".
  2. ^ Martine, Lisa just too close to be split, The Guernsey Press and Star, 2 February 2008
  3. ^ United Kingdom lists: "No. 51981". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 29 December 1989. p. 13.
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