Martine Le Moignan MBE (born 28 October 1962,

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) is a former professional squash player, who was one of the game's leading players in the 1980s and early-1990s. In international competition, she represented

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. Le Moignan won the World Open in 1989, defeating

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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

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in 1985, 1989 and 1992. Le Moignan won four consecutive World Team Championships from 1985-1990. Le Moignan was coached by Reg Harbour at the beginning of her career. She was appointed a

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(MBE) in the

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for services to squash.United Kingdom lists:

World Open

Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

World Team Championships

Finals: 6 (4 titles, 2 runner-up)

British Open

Finals: 3 (0 title, 3 runners-up)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Le Moignan, Martine English female squash players Guernsey squash players Guernsey sportswomen Members of the Order of the British Empire 1962 births Living people