Chris Walker (squash player)

Chris Walker ( born June 11, 1967 in Chelmsford ) is an English former squash player.

Career

In 1986 Chris Walker made ​​his Tour debut. In his career he reached fourth place in November 1996, its highest ranking in the world rankings. Among his greatest achievements include winning the World Team Cup in 1995 and 1997 with the England team, as well as several titles at the European Championships. His last World Cup with the national team, he played in 1999 in Cairo. In the individual he was between 1990 and 1993 a total of three times European champion. In the 2001 season, he reached the final of the British Open, which he lost to David Palmer with 12:15, 13:15, 15:2, 15:9 and 15:5.

Also in doubles and mixed doubles Chris Walker was very successful. In 1997 he was in Hong Kong Vice World Champion in Mixed on the side of Cassie Jackman, in a double he was with Mark Cairns champion. At the 1998 Commonwealth Games he won the bronze medal together with Mark Cairns in doubles. In 2002, he could again win bronze and Fiona Geaves in mixed doubles.

Achievements and honors

  • Team World Champion: 1995, 1997
  • World Champion Doubles: 1997 ( with Mark Cairns )
  • Vice World Champion in Mixed: 1997 ( with Cassie Jackman )
  • European Championship: 3 Track (1990, 1992, 1993 )
  • Multiple European Champion
  • Commonwealth Games: 2x Bronze (Double 1998 Mixed 2002)
World Open (squash) European Squash Individual Championships David Palmer (squash player) Mark Cairns (squash player)
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