Krysten Michael Francis Coombs (born 15 November 1990) is an

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player who competes in international level events, he also competed in

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nationally before switching to badminton. He competes alongside

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in men's doubles events. Coombs was also an actor who made a

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in a fourth season episode.

Achievements

Paralympic Games

''Men's singles SH6''

World Championships

''Men's singles'' ''Men's doubles''

European Championships

''Men's singles'' ''Men's doubles'' ''Doubles'' ''Mixed doubles''

International Tournaments (14 titles, 9 runners-up)

''Men's singles'' ''Singles'' ''Men's doubles'' ''Doubles''

References

1990 births Living people Sportspeople from Brighton Paralympic badminton players for Great Britain Badminton players at the 2020 Summer Paralympics British para-badminton players Paralympic bronze medalists for Great Britain Paralympic medalists in badminton Medalists at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the European Para Championships

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