Leoni Kingsbury

Leoni May Kingsbury (1909-1970) was an English international badminton player.[1]

Leoni Kingsbury
Personal information
Country England
BornFirst quarter 1909
Portsmouth, England
Died29 July 1970 (aged 61)
Cape Town, South Africa

Badminton career

Leoni born in 1909 [2] was a three times winner of the All England Open Badminton Championships. She won the women's singles twice and doubles once.[3]

Personal life

Her sister Thelma Kingsbury was also a leading badminton player.

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References
  1. "History". All England Badminton.
  2. "Birth". Free BMD.
  3. Matthews/Morrison, Peter/Ian. The Guinness Encyclopaedia of Sports Records and Results. Guinness Superlatives Ltd. pp. 74-78. ISBN 0-85112-492-5.
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