Svend Pri (earlier Svend Andersen; March 18, 1945 – June 8, 1983) was a

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player who won numerous major titles from the mid-1960s through the mid-1970s.

Career

His play was marked by great power, tenacity, and tactical astuteness. Pri competed in badminton at the 1972 Summer Olympics, where badminton was played as a demonstration sport. In men's singles he was defeated in the final by

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15-6, 15-1. In mixed doubles he played together with Ulla Strand and they were beaten in the final by Derek Talbot and

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15-6, 18-16. An excellent three event (singles, doubles, mixed doubles) player, the high points of his career were probably two dramatic singles victories over the iconic

, one in the Challenge Round of

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(Denmark v. Indonesia) in

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, the other in the final of the All-Englands in 1975. He won a silver medal in the

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in men's singles, losing against Flemming Delfs in the final 15-5, 15-6.

Death

Experiencing personal difficulty in coping with family and financial problems in the wake of his badminton career, Pri took his own life in June 1983 at the age of 38.

Achievements

Olympic Games (demonstration)

''Men's singles''

World Championships

''Men's singles''

European Championships

''Men's singles''

International tournaments

''Men's singles'' ''Men's doubles'' ''Mixed doubles''

References

External links

Svend Pri's Profile - Badminton.dk
1945 births 1983 deaths Danish male badminton players Badminton players at the 1972 Summer Olympics 1983 suicides Suicides in Denmark Sportspeople from Copenhagen {{Denmark-badminton-bio-stub