 Lee Calvert (right) and mixed doubles partner Imre Bereknyei after winning their division at the U.S. Open Badminton Championships in Orange County. |
Calvert Bags Badminton Medals By Steve Galluzzo, Sports Editor 2010-07-28
Palisadian Lee Calvert teamed with Imre Bereknyei to win the Senior International combined 130+ age division last weekend at the United States Open Badminton Championships in Orange County. There were players from nine countries competing and Calvert and her partner defeated a well-known Canadian duo to win the gold medal.
"I still can't believe Imre--a former Hungarian champion would still play with me when I reached the age of 85,' Calvert said. "Two of the matches were real cliff-hangers. In the finals, we were lucky enough to do it in two games, 21-19, 21-19."
In ladies doubles, Calvert paired with Canadian champion Mary Jo Randall for the first time and they won the silver medal. "We are aiming for gold next year," Calvert said.
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