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Johan Ruijsink
Johan Ruijsink (born 21 December 1965) is a Dutch professional pool manager and coach who captained both the European and American teams at the Mosconi Cup. He captained the European team to draw the 2006 Mosconi Cup, and later won six events between 2007 and 2014, going undefeated as European captain. Ruijsink took over as American captain in 2017, and won the 2018 and 2019 Mosconi Cup events. Ruijsink is the only non-playing captain to win the Mosconi Cup as a part of both the European and United States teams. Despite competing at 9 Mosconi Cup events, Ruijsink's only loss came as American captain to his European replacement Marcus Chamat at the 2017 Mosconi Cup. Career Johan Ruijsink was born 21 December 1965, and began coaching pool players in the early 90s, credited with empowering Netherlands' pool players, such as Niels Feijen and Alex Lely, and later Russian players such as Ruslan Chinachov and Konstantin Stepanov. Ruijsink took control of the European team for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zierikzee
Zierikzee () is a small city in the southwest Netherlands, 50 km southwest of Rotterdam. It is situated in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland. The city hall of Schouwen-Duiveland is located in Zierikzee, its largest city. Zierikzee is connected to Oosterschelde through a canal. In 2001, the town of Zierikzee had 10,313 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 3.0 km², and contained 4,295 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS)''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'' (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area). The statistical area "Zierikzee", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 10,730.Statistics Netherlands (CBS)''Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005''. As of 1 January 2005. History Zierikzee, then located on the island of Schouwen, received city rights in 1248. In 1304, a fleet commissioned by the French and Dutch defeated a Flemish fleet in the naval Battle of Zierikzee. Modern history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruslan Chinachov
Ruslan Yuryevich Chinakhov (russian: Руслан Юрьевич Чинахов; born 25 January 1992) is a Russian professional primarily nine-ball pool player. Ruslan was the world nine-ball Juniors champion in 2009. Chinakhov has won several events, including the Euro Tour ''Dutch Open 2017'', defeating Christoph Reintjes in the final. Career Ruslan entered his first tournament in 2005, at the age of 13, at the Russian pool championships. The following year, he won the 2006 Kremlin Cup 9-Ball event. Chinakhov reached his first semi-finals of a Euro Tour event the following year in 2007, doing so at the ''Netherlands Open 2007'', losing to Imran Majid 10–7. Chinakhov's career took off in 2009, at the age of 17, he won his first world championship, winning the junior 2009 WPA World Nine-ball Championship, winning 11–7 in the final. The following year, Chinakhov made the semi-finals of the 2010 WPA World Eight-ball Championship defeating number one seed Mika Immonen, Yuki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Births
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2014 Mosconi Cup
The 2014 partypoker Mosconi Cup, the 21st edition of the annual nine-ball pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, took place 1–4 December 2014 at the Tower Circus in Blackpool, England. __TOC__ Teams Results Monday, 1 December Day review: Tuesday, 2 December Day review: Wednesday, 3 December Day review: Thursday, 4 December Day review: References External links Official homepage {{DEFAULTSORT:Mosconi Cup 2014 2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ... 2014 in cue sports December 2014 sports events in the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 Mosconi Cup
The 2013 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup, the 20th edition of the annual nine-ball pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, took place 2–4 December 2013 at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Europe won the Mosconi Cup by defeating Team USA 11–2. __TOC__ Teams Results Monday, 2 December Tuesday, 3 December Wednesday, 4 December References External links Official homepage {{DEFAULTSORT:Mosconi Cup 2013 2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment ... 2013 in cue sports 2013 in sports in Nevada Sports competitions in Las Vegas December 2013 sports events in the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Mosconi Cup
The 2012 Mosconi Cup, the 19th edition of the annual nine-ball pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, took place 10–13 December 2012 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, England. Team Europe won the Mosconi Cup by defeating Team USA 11–9. __TOC__ Teams Results Monday, 10 December Tuesday, 11 December Wednesday, 12 December Thursday, 13 December References External links Official homepage {{DEFAULTSORT:Mosconi Cup 2012 2012 File:2012 Events Collage V3.png, From left, clockwise: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia lies capsized after the Costa Concordia disaster; Damage to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Sandy; People gather ... 2012 in cue sports 2012 in English sport Sport in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets 2012 sports events in London December 2012 sports events in the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Mosconi Cup
The 2011 Mosconi Cup, the 18th edition of the annual nine-ball pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, took place 8–11 December 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Europe won the Mosconi Cup by defeating Team USA 11–7. __TOC__ Teams * 1 Born outside the United States. Results Thursday, 8 December Friday, 9 December Saturday, 10 December Sunday, 11 December References External links Official homepage {{DEFAULTSORT:Mosconi Cup, 2011 2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrate ... 2011 in cue sports 2011 in sports in Nevada Sports competitions in Las Vegas December 2011 sports events in the United States MGM Grand Las Vegas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Mosconi Cup
The 2010 Mosconi Cup, the 17th edition of the annual nine-ball pool (cue sports), pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, took place 9–12 December 2010 at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, England. Europe, Team Europe won the Mosconi Cup by defeating United States, Team USA 11–8. __TOC__ Teams Results Thursday, 9 December Session 1 Friday, 10 December Session 2 Saturday, 11 December Session 3 Session 4 Sunday, 12 December Session 5 Session 6 References External links Official homepage {{DEFAULTSORT:Mosconi Cup 2010 Mosconi Cup, 2010 2010 in cue sports 2010 sports events in London Sport in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets 2010 in English sport December 2010 sports events in the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Mosconi Cup
The 2007 Mosconi Cup, the 14th edition of the annual nine-ball pool competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, took place 13–16 December 2007 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Team Europe won the Cup for the first time since 2002, by defeating Team America 11–8. This was also the first time Team Europe won the title in the United States. __TOC__ The teams Results Thursday, 13 December Friday, 14 December Saturday, 15 December Sunday, 16 December References External linksOfficial website {{DEFAULTSORT:Mosconi Cup 2007 2007 File:2007 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Steve Jobs unveils Apple's first iPhone; TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overruns a runway and crashes into a gas station, killing almost 200 people; Former Pakistani Prime Minister of Pakistan, Pr ... 2007 in cue sports 2007 in sports in Nevada Sports competitions in Las Vegas December 2007 sports events in the United States MGM Grand La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Mosconi Cup
The 2020 Mosconi Cup was a team nine-ball tournament, between teams representing Europe and the United States. It was the 27th edition of the competition and took place between 1–4 December 2020. The event was originally scheduled to be held at the Alexandra Palace in London, however it was moved to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry with the whole event behind closed doors in a Covid-19 secure bubble. The coronavirus pandemic also affected the team selection, with Corey Deuel replacing Justin Bergman for Team USA after Bergman tested positive for Covid-19. Team USA were defending champions, having won the two previous tournaments. After a close first day, Team Europe were 3-2 ahead but only lost one further match, winning the cup 11-3. Jayson Shaw won the Most Valuable Player award for the first time after winning all his singles and doubles matches. Teams Results Tuesday, 1 December Wednesday, 2 December Thursday, 3 December References External links Official homepage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremy Jones (pool Player)
Jeremy Jones (born April 30, 1971, in Baytown, Texas) is a professional pool player. He was the 1998 US Open One Pocket champion, the 2003 US Open 9 Ball champion, and has represented Team USA in the Mosconi Cup on seven occasions. Jones was the runner-up at the 1999 WPA World Nine-ball Championship losing 13–8 to Nick Varner in the final. Personal life Jones was first introduced to the pool tables at the age of 17, while he was working as a pizza delivery man in Houston, Texas. He then went on to quit his delivery job and got a job at a games room, in order to be able to play pool for free. After playing pool with friends for many years, Jones began competing in amateur tournaments around the United States. In 1997, Jones won the BCA National 8-Ball Masters, finishing as runner-up the previous year. In 2008 he won the BCA 9-Ball Open. Professional career In 1996, he decided to go professional and toured all but 2 of the 50 states in the United States. In 1998, he won th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konstantin Stepanov
Konstantin Stepanov (born 26 September 1983) (russian: Константин Степанов) is a Russian professional pool player. In 2002 he was the Russian 8-ball champion. During the 2006 WPA Men's World Nine-ball Championship he survived the group stages, the round of 64 and the round of 32, but was eliminated in the round of 16 by Ralf Souquet. This performance secured him a spot in the 2007 edition of the event. He was a banner member of the Russian World Team Pool Cup in 2010. Titles * Mosconi Cup (2007) * Euro Tour ** Italy Open (2013) ** North Cyprus Open (2013) * European Pool Championship ** Eight-Ball (2010) * Russian Pool Championship ** Straight Pool (2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2020) ** Nine-Ball (2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017) ** Ten-Ball (2015, 2016) ** Eight-Ball Eight-ball (also spelled 8-ball or eightball, and sometimes called solids and stripes, spots and stripes or rarely highs and lows) is a discipline of pool played on a billiard table ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
