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| Country | England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 June 1951 (1951-06-23) (age 74) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Raymond P. Stevens (born 23 June 1951) is an Englishbadminton player and multiple National champion.
A winner of numerousEnglish national championships and international titles in both singles and doubles, his strengths were his power, tenacity, and concentration.[1]
At the1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, Stevens becamestricken with a mild case of chicken pox, but was released from hospital just in time to compete in the men's doubles. He went on to win a silver medal.[2]
In 1977, Stevens won a bronze medal in theWorld Championships in men's doubles. He is also won nine medals in theEuropean Badminton Championships, including two gold medals in men's doubles. He was also twice a runner-up in men's doubles at the prestigiousAll-England Championships with longtime partnerMike Tredgett.
In 1981 Stevens set a new record by winning his fifthEnglish National Badminton Championships singles title.[3][4] The record stood until 1993 when his cousinDarren Hall won his sixth of ten titles.[5]
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Malmö Isstadion,Malmö, Sweden | 8–15, 10–15 | Bronze |
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Clare Drake Arena,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 15–4, 15–11 | Bronze |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Cowles Stadium,Christchurch, New Zealand | 6–15, 15–6, 11–15 | Silver | ||
| 1978 | Clare Drake Arena,Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 15–10, 15–5 | Gold |
Men's singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Karlskrona Idrottshall,Karlskrona, Sweden | 4–15, 4–15 | Bronze | |
| 1978 | Guild Hall,Preston, England | 15–7, 4–15, 8–15 | Bronze | |
| 1980 | Martinihal,Groningen, Netherlands | 7–15, 3–15 | Bronze | |
| 1982 | Sporthalle,Böblingen, West Germany | 9–15, 4–15 | Silver |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Stadthalle,Vienna, Austria | 8–15, 8–15 | Bronze | ||
| 1976 | Fitzwilliam Club,Dublin, Ireland | 13–15, 15–12, 15–6 | Gold | ||
| 1978 | Preston Guild Hall,Preston, England | 15–6, 15–5 | Gold | ||
| 1980 | Martinihal,Groningen, Netherlands | 11–15, 10–15 | Bronze | ||
| 1982 | Sporthalle,Böblingen, West Germany | 8–15, 4–15 | Bronze |
Boys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Sporthal de Vliegermolen,Leidschendam-Voorburg, Netherlands | 5–15, 7–15 | Bronze |
Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Sporthal de Vliegermolen,Leidschendam-Voorburg, Netherlands | 15–9, 15–4 | Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Sporthal de Vliegermolen,Leidschendam-Voorburg, Netherlands | –, – | Bronze |
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Scottish Open | 15–1, 3–15, 15–10 | ||
| 1973 | Portugal International | 15–0, 15–12 | ||
| 1975 | Canadian Open | 1–15, 15–5, 15–10 | ||
| 1975 | South African Championships | 12–15, 11–15 | ||
| 1976 | Scottish Open | 5–15, 15–5, 11–15 | ||
| 1976 | South African Championships | 15–9, 15–5 | ||
| 1978 | German Open | 15–5, 15–8 | ||
| 1979 | Bell's Open | 15–8, 15–13 | ||
| 1980 | Welsh International | 12–15, 15–12, 17–14 | ||
| 1980 | Bell's Open | 7–15, 15–5, 15–6 | ||
| 1982 | Portugal International | 15–7, 15–12 | ||
| 1982 | Dutch Open | 15–5, 2–15, 2–15 | ||
| 1982 | Bell's Open | 15–10, 17–15 |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canadian Open | 15–11, 15–13 | |||
| 1972 | All England Open | 5–15, 12–15 | |||
| 1973 | Portugal International | 10–15, 15–7, 15–6 | |||
| 1974 | Dutch Open | 8–15, 15–12, 15–4 | |||
| 1974 | Scottish Open | 9–15, 8–15 | |||
| 1974 | German Open | 12–15, 15–14, 5–15 | |||
| 1975 | South African Championships | 15–9, 15–7 | |||
| 1975 | Swedish Open | 15–6, 13–15, 15–6 | |||
| 1975 | Dutch Open | 15–12, 15–9 | |||
| 1975 | Canadian Open | 17–16, 12–15, 15–12 | |||
| 1975 | Jamaica International | 13–15, 15–4, 15–11 | |||
| 1976 | Canadian Open | 12–15, 15–10, 15–6 | |||
| 1976 | Scottish Open | 15–7, 15–11 | |||
| 1976 | German Open | 15–17, 15–17 | |||
| 1976 | South African Championships | 15–13, 15–9 | |||
| 1978 | German Open | 6–15, 6–15 | |||
| 1978 | Dutch Open | 15–9, 1–15, 5–15 | |||
| 1979 | English Masters | 16–18, 9–15 | |||
| 1979 | Bell's Open | 15–12, 15–5 | |||
| 1980 | Welsh International | 7–15, 15–11, 15–6 | |||
| 1980 | Scottish Open | 15–4, 15–11 | |||
| 1980 | All England Open | 15–10, 9–15, 10–15 | |||
| 1980 | Canadian Open | 15–9, 8–8ret. | |||
| 1980 | Bell's Open | 15–9, 15–9 | |||
| 1981 | Canadian Open | 15–8, 15–11 | |||
| 1981 | Portugal International | 18–17, 12–15, 15–12 | |||
| 1982 | Portugal International | 15–13, 15–8 |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Denmark Open | 13–15, 11–15 | |||
| 1973 | Portugal International | 15–10, 14–15, 15–12 | |||
| 1975 | South African Championships | 15–6, 10–15, 3–15 | |||
| 1979 | Denmark Open | 15–12, 11–15, 15–13 | |||
| 1979 | Bell's Open | 15–12, 15–6 | |||
| 1980 | Bell's Open | 15–4, 15–3 | |||
| 1981 | Canadian Open | 15–12, 6–15, 0–15 | |||
| 1981 | India Open | 15–12, 15–3 | |||
| 1982 | Bell's Open | 11–15, 7–7 ret. | |||
| 1982 | Portugal International | 15–9, 15–9 |