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Published: 13 Mar 2005 - 11:42 by raystrach
Updated: 13 Mar 2005 - 12:36
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Some of the greatest Squash champions of the past were inducted into the Squash Australia Hall of Fame at a special function in Brisbane last night.
The list of inductees were headed by Heather Mackay, perhaps the greatest female athlete of the 20th century, and Geoff Hunt who probably sits behind great Pakistanis, Jahingir and Jansher Khan in the men's all time list.
Other inaugaural inductees were Ken Hiscoe, an Australian great and pioneer of men's professional Squash, Chris Dittmar, long time number 2 behind Jahingir, Vicki Cardwell (Hoffman) one of the toughest competitors in the women's game, Michelle Martin and Sarah Fitz Gerald the two dominant women of the 1990's.
All but Ken Hiscoe and Chris Dittmar are multi world and British Open champions, but Hiscoe and Dittmar deserve their place alongside the others.
The exploits of Mackay, Cardwell, Hunt, Martin and Fitz Gerald are well documented and were automatic selections as Legends of the game in Australia.
However, no one exerted a greater influence on the game in its early years in Australia as Hiscoe. Although over shadowed by Hunt on the court, he was the player that Hunt and othrs of the era looked to for guidance and inspiration. He was full of character and charisma. He introduced a tougher harder edged game that survives to this day.
Dittmar was a victim of circumstance, playing across the Khan era. In any other he would have been a multiple world champion. Just when it looked like he might break through as Jahingir slipped, Jansher was on hand to assume the mantle. It was fitting recognition for a true champion who never gave up trying.
The event was a great success with other announcements of Squash Australia's other awards for 2004 achievement as well as a successful sports memorabillia auction.
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The list of inductees were headed by Heather Mackay, perhaps the greatest female athlete of the 20th century, and Geoff Hunt who probably sits behind great Pakistanis, Jahingir and Jansher Khan in the men's all time list.
Other inaugaural inductees were Ken Hiscoe, an Australian great and pioneer of men's professional Squash, Chris Dittmar, long time number 2 behind Jahingir, Vicki Cardwell (Hoffman) one of the toughest competitors in the women's game, Michelle Martin and Sarah Fitz Gerald the two dominant women of the 1990's.
All but Ken Hiscoe and Chris Dittmar are multi world and British Open champions, but Hiscoe and Dittmar deserve their place alongside the others.
The exploits of Mackay, Cardwell, Hunt, Martin and Fitz Gerald are well documented and were automatic selections as Legends of the game in Australia.
However, no one exerted a greater influence on the game in its early years in Australia as Hiscoe. Although over shadowed by Hunt on the court, he was the player that Hunt and othrs of the era looked to for guidance and inspiration. He was full of character and charisma. He introduced a tougher harder edged game that survives to this day.
Dittmar was a victim of circumstance, playing across the Khan era. In any other he would have been a multiple world champion. Just when it looked like he might break through as Jahingir slipped, Jansher was on hand to assume the mantle. It was fitting recognition for a true champion who never gave up trying.
The event was a great success with other announcements of Squash Australia's other awards for 2004 achievement as well as a successful sports memorabillia auction.
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