2 World Masters medals for Northerns
Northerns player Johnny Orsmond reached the final of his age group in the WSF World Masters Squash Championships that took place in Hong Kong China last week. Johnny won the silver medal in the over 60 age group. Another Northerns player Farrah Fenner (Sterne) beat compatriot Sam Herbert in the play-off to win the bronze medal in the women over 35 section. Full match results below.
Other Northerns players who participated were Pieter Swart, Trevor Wilkinson, Peter Mclachlan, Peter Howarth, and Varick von Broembsen.
Full results can be found on the tournament website – www.worldmasterssquash.com.
- Men’s Finals: Over-60: [1] John Macrury (CAY) bt [3/4] Johnny Orsmond (RSA) 11-7, 9-11, 11-5, 5-11, 11-7 (38m)
- Women’s Finals: Over-35: [1] Natalie Grainger (USA) bt [2] Melissa Martin (AUS) 11-4 ret.
Bronze medal play-off: [3/4] Farrah Fenner (RSA) bt [3/4] Sam Herbert (RSA) 11-9, 11-5, 11-6 (23m)