Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962, in Guernsey, Channel Islands) is an English former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented England.
Biography Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career.Martine, Lisa just too close to be split, The Guernsey Press and Star, 2 February 2008
Le Moignan won the World Open in 1989, defeating Susan Devoy of New Zealand in the final 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8. She was also runner-up at the World Open in 1990, and runner-up at the British Open in 1985, 1989 and 1992. Le Moignan won four consecutive World Team Championships from 1985 to 1990.
Le Moignan won nine gold medals for the England women's national squash team at the European Squash Team Championships from 1981 to 1992.
She was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1990 New Year Honours for services to squash.United Kingdom lists:
Major results World Open Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up) Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the finalWinner 1989 Women's World Open Squash Championship Warmond, Netherlands Susan Devoy 4–9, 9–4, 10–8, 10–8Runner-up 1990 Women's World Open Squash Championship Sydney, Australia Susan Devoy 9–4, 9–4, 9–4
World Team Championships Finals: 6 (4 titles, 2 runner-up) Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the finalWinner 1985 Women's World Team Squash Championships Dublin, Ireland New Zealand 2-1Winner 1987 Women's World Team Squash Championships Auckland, New Zealand Australia 2-1Winner 1989 Women's World Team Squash Championships Warmond, Netherlands Australia 3-0Winner 1990 Women's World Team Squash Championships Sydney, Australia Australia 2-1Runner-up 1983 Women's World Team Squash Championships Perth, Australia Australia 2-1Runner-up 1994 Women's World Team Squash Championships Saint Peter Port, Guernsey Australia 3-0
British Open Finals: 3 (0 title, 3 runners-up) Outcome Year Location Opponent in the final Score in the finalRunner-up 1985 Women's British Open Squash Championship East Grinstead, England Susan Devoy 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5Runner-up 1989 Women's British Open Squash Championship Wembley, England Susan Devoy 9–6, 5–9, 9–6, 9–5Runner-up 1992 Women's British Open Squash Championship Wembley, England Susan Devoy 9–3, 9–5, 9–3
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