Heather McKay
Australian squash player · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Born 1941 · age 85
Heather Pamela McKay is an Australian retired squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game.
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2018Officer of the Order of AustraliaAward2001Victorian Honour Roll of WomenAward2000Australian Sports MedalAward1979Member of the Order of AustraliaAward1969Member of the Order of the British EmpireAward1941Born31 July 1941
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She dominated the women's squash game in the 1960s and 1970s, winning 16 consecutive British Open titles from 1962 to 1977, and capturing the inaugural women's World Open title in 1976, while remaining undefeated during that period. She was also a top-level player of other sports, including field hockey and racquetball.
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Australia
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Athlete
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Born 1941 · age 85
