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Marjan Ridder

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Marjan Ridder
Ridder in 1976
Personal information
CountryNetherlands
Born (1953-05-03) 3 May 1953 (age 71)
Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
Medal record
Women's badminton
Representing  Netherlands
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1977 Malmö Women's doubles
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Vienna Women's doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Preston Women's doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Dublin Mixed doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1978 Preston Mixed doubles
European Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 1969 Leidschendam-Voorburg Girls' doubles
Silver medal – second place 1971 Gottwaldov Girls' singles
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Gottwaldov Girls' doubles
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Gottwaldov Mixed doubles

Marjan Ridder (born Marjan Luesken 3 May 1953, in Haarlem) is a retired badminton player of the Netherlands.

Career

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Ridder won 17 Dutch titles. Internationally she was most successful in women's doubles, usually partnered with Joke van Beusekom, winning at the (first) European Youth Championships in 1969, the Denmark Open in 1972 and 1975, the Irish International in 1975, and the Dutch Open in 1977. She and Van Beusekom further earned bronze at the 1974, and 1978 European Championships, and silver at the (first) World Championships in 1977 in Malmö. With her partner Rob Ridder she won a bronze medal in the mixed doubles at the 1976 and 1978 European Badminton Championships

Family

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She is married to Rob Ridder, whose sister Marja Ridder, was also a highly successful player. Marjan and Rob's son Koen Ridder also played badminton at the top level.

References

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