Leilani Rorani

Leilani Rorani, born Joyce ( born April 15, 1974 in Auckland ) is a former New Zealand squash player.

Career

Leilani Rorani began her professional career in 1990. Already in 1997 it was you world champion in doubles with Philippa Beams and won the bronze medal at the World Games. In addition, it was in the years 2000 and 2001, twice vice-champion. In Edinburgh she succumbed in 2000 her compatriot Carol Owens with 9:6, 9:5, 7:9, 5:9 and 9:6. A year later, she lost to the Australian Sarah Fitz- Gerald smooth with 9:0, 9:3 and 9:2. Between November 2000 and September 2001, it ranked it at the top of world rankings. At the British Open, she could win in 1999 and 2000. It was four times New Zealand National Champion. At the 2002 Commonwealth Games Leilani Rorani won both doubles with Carol Owens as well as in mixed with Glen Wilson the gold medal. After the games, she ended her career.

Private

Leilani Rorani married in 2002 Rorani Blair, with whom she has four children. She played since her marriage under its new name.

Achievements and honors

  • Vice World Champion: 2000, 2001
  • World Champion Doubles: 1997 ( with Philippa Beams )
  • 11 months world number one
  • Won WSA title: 13
  • Commonwealth Games: 2x Gold ( doubles and mixed doubles 2002)
  • World Games: 1x Bronze (1997)
  • New Zealand Champion: 4 title
  • New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year: 2000
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