Vicki Cardwell

Vicki Cardwell BEM (née Hoffmann, born 21 April 1955, in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian former World No. 1 squash player. She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit from the late-1970s through to the mid-1990s. During her career, she won the World Open in 1983, and captured the British Open title four consecutive times in 1980-83.

Vicki Cardwell
Country Australia
ResidenceMelbourne
Born (1955-04-21) 21 April 1955
Adelaide
Retired1997
Women's Singles
Highest ranking1 (March, 1983)
World OpenW (1983)
Medal record
Women's squash
Representing  Australia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1983 Perth Singles
Silver medal – second place 1981 Toronto Singles
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Auckland Singles
Last updated: 20 December 2011.

Since retiring from the top-level game, Cardwell has enjoyed continued success in seniors events. She won four World Masters Championships titles between 1987 and 1995.

Cardwell has been inducted into the Australian Sport Hall of Fame and the Squash Australia Hall of Fame. The Australian government has also acknowledged her contribution and services to Australian sport by awarding her the British Empire Medal.[1]

See also

References
  1. Vicki Cardwell BEM Squash.org.au, Retrieved 20 Dec 2011


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