Mike Tredgett
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Michael Graham Tredgett Script error: No such module "If empty".[1] (born 5 April 1949) is an English badminton player who specialized in doubles and played at the world level for more than a decade, winning numerous international men's doubles and mixed doubles titles. Partnered with Nora Perry, they became the first ever world number one mixed doubles pairing in the inaugural IBF world ranking release in 1978.[2]
Badminton career
Tredgett won five medals in the World Championships between 1977 and 1983. He is also one of the most successful players ever in the European Badminton Championships with 5 titles, three of them in men's doubles and two in mixed doubles. He shared three All-England mixed doubles titles (1978, 1980, 1981) with Nora Perry and reached the All-England men's doubles final twice with Ray Stevens (1972, 1980) and twice with Martin Dew (1983, 1984). He won men's doubles with Stevens at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
Personal Life and Post Career
In 1978 he married fellow badminton player Kathryn Whiting (a former English Junior champion).[3] In 1984, Tredgett was inaugurated with Most Excellent Order of The British Empire (MBE) medal due to his excellent service in sports.[1] In 2019, Tredgett was being inducted into Badminton Europe (BEC) Hall of fame.[4]
Achievements
World Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Malmö Isstadion, Malmö, Sweden | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Ade Chandra Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata |
8–15, 10–15 | Bronze Bronze |
| 1983 | Brøndbyhallen, Copenhagen, Denmark | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Steen Fladberg Template:Flagicon Jesper Helledie |
10–15, 10–15 | Silver Silver |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Malmö Isstadion, Malmö, Sweden | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–17, 10–15 | Bronze Bronze |
| 1980 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata Template:Flagicon Imelda Wiguna |
12–15, 4–15 | Silver Silver |
| 1983 | Brøndbyhallen, Copenhagen, Denmark | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström Template:Flagicon Nora Perry |
10–15, 15–9, 6–15 | Bronze Bronze |
World Games
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | San Jose Civic Auditorium, California, United States | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlstrom Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
6–15, 14–18 | Silver Silver |
Commonwealth Games
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Cowles Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Elliot Stuart Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot |
6–15, 15–6, 11–15 | Silver Silver |
| 1978 | University of Alberta Arena, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Moo Foot Lian Template:Flagicon Ong Teong Boon |
15–10, 15–5 | Gold Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | University of Alberta Arena, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Joanna Flockhart |
15–7, 15–7 | Gold Gold |
European Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Poul Petersen Template:Flagicon Svend Pri |
8–15, 8–15 | Bronze Bronze |
| 1976 | Fitzwilliam Club, Dublin, Ireland | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Eddy Sutton Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot |
13–15, 15–12, 15–6 | Gold Gold |
| 1978 | Guild Hall, Preston, England | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Bengt Fröman Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström |
15–6, 15–5 | Gold Gold |
| 1980 | Martinihal, Groningen, Netherlands | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Bengt Fröman Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström |
11–15, 10–15 | Bronze Bronze |
| 1982 | Sporthalle, Böblingen, West Germany | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Stefan Karlsson Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström |
9–15, 3–15 | Silver Silver |
| 1984 | Guild Hall, Preston, England | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Morten Frost Template:Flagicon Jens Peter Nierhoff |
15–8, 15–10 | Gold Gold |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria | Template:Flagicon Barbara Giles | Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
0–15, 11–15 | Bronze Bronze |
| 1976 | Fitzwilliam Club, Dublin, Ireland | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–9, 7–15, 4–15 | Bronze Bronze |
| 1978 | Guild Hall, Preston, England | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–9, 15–10 | Gold Gold |
| 1980 | Martinihal, Groningen, Netherlands | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Lars Wengberg Template:Flagicon Anette Börjesson |
15–0, 15–6 | Gold Gold |
| 1982 | Sporthalle, Böblingen, West Germany | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
12–15, 5–15 | Silver Silver |
| 1984 | Guild Hall, Preston, England | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström Template:Flagicon Maria Bengtsson |
8–15, 12–15 | Bronze Bronze |
IBF World Grand Prix (2 titles, 8 runners-up)
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Steen Fladberg Template:Flagicon Jesper Helledie |
13–18, 10–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1983 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Jalani Sidek Template:Flagicon Razif Sidek |
8–15, 15–12, 15–8 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1983 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Stefan Karlsson Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström |
10–15, 13–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1983 | Scandinavian Cup | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Rudy Heryanto Template:Flagicon Kartono |
15–12, 16–18, 11–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1984 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Duncan Bridge Template:Flagicon Nigel Tier |
15–9, 7–15, 18–17 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1984 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Rudy Heryanto Template:Flagicon Kartono |
11–15, 6–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | English Masters | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
5–15, 8–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1983 | Holland Masters | Template:Flagicon Karen Beckman | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
4–15, 10–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1983 | Scandinavian Cup | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
13–15, 12–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1984 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
5–15, 15–12, 11–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
IBF International (3 titles)
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Duncan Bridge Template:Flagicon Nigel Tier |
18–14, 15–9 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
8–15, 15–9, 18–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1987 | Irish Open | Template:Flagicon Karen Beckman | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Jennifer Allen |
15–7, 8–15, 15–11 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
International tournaments (38 titles, 22 runners-up)
Men's singles
| Year | Tournament | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Philip Stevens | 18–16, 15–8 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1976 | South African Championships | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | 9–15, 5–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1977 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon David Eddy | 15–9, 15–4 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canadian Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Elliot Stuart Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot |
15–11, 15–13 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1972 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Ade Chandra Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata |
5–15, 12–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1973 | U.S. Open | Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot | Template:Flagicon James Richard Poole Template:Flagicon Donald C. Paup |
15–11, 11–15, 12–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1973 | Jamaica International | Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot | Template:Flagicon Jamie Paulson Template:Flagicon Yves Paré |
11–15, 1–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1974 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Elliot Stuart Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot |
8–15, 15–12, 15–4 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1974 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Tom Bacher Template:Flagicon Punch Gunalan |
9–15, 8–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1974 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Elliot Stuart Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot |
12–15, 15–14, 5–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1975 | Swedish Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Jesper Helledie Template:Flagicon Jørgen Mortensen |
15–6, 13–15, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1975 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon David Eddy Template:Flagicon Eddy Sutton |
15–12, 15–9 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1975 | Canadian Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Nobutaka Ikeda Template:Flagicon Shoichi Toganoo |
17–16, 12–15, 15–12 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1975 | Jamaica International | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Flemming Delfs Template:Flagicon Elo Hansen |
13–15, 15–4, 15–11 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1976 | Canadian Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Bandid Jaiyen Template:Flagicon Surapong Suharitdamrong |
12–15, 15–10, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1976 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Jim Ansari Template:Flagicon John Britton |
15–7, 15–11 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1976 | South African Championships | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon David Eddy Template:Flagicon Rob Ridder |
15–13, 15–9 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1977 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Elliot Stuart | Template:Flagicon David Eddy Template:Flagicon Eddy Sutton |
13–9 retired | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1978 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Ola Eriksson Template:Flagicon Christian Lundberg |
6–15, 6–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1978 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Fraser Gow |
15–6, 15–7 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1978 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Jesper Helledie Template:Flagicon Svend Pri |
15–9, 1–15, 5–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1979 | English Masters | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Bengt Fröman Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström |
16–18, 9–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1980 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Dan Travers |
7–15, 15–11, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1980 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Kevin Jolly Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot |
15–4, 15–11 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1980 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Tjun Tjun Template:Flagicon Johan Wahjudi |
15–10, 9–15, 10–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1980 | Canadian Open | Template:Flagicon Ray Stevens | Template:Flagicon Claes Nordin Template:Flagicon Stefan Karlsson |
15–9, 8–8 ret. | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | English Masters | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Stefan Karlsson Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström |
15–9, 2–15, 15–10 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Andy Goode | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Dan Travers |
5–15, 8–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1982 | Chinese Taipei Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Bobby Ertanto Template:Flagicon Hadibowo |
15–6, 11–15, 15–11 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1982 | Japan Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Rudy Heryanto Template:Flagicon Kartono |
1–2, ret. | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1982 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Dan Travers |
11–15, 15–5, 17–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1982 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Dipak Tailor | Template:Flagicon Andy Goode Template:Flagicon Gary Scott |
15–7, 7–15, 15–12 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Kathleen Whiting | Template:Flagicon D. R. M. Fither Template:Flagicon M. Withers |
15–0, 15–1 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1973 | Jamaica International | Template:Flagicon Margaret Beck | Template:Flagicon Sture Johnsson Template:Flagicon Eva Twedberg |
3–15, 15–18 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1974 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Margaret Boxall | Template:Flagicon Paul Whetnall Template:Flagicon Nora Perry |
4–15, 14–18 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1975 | Swedish Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Elliot Stuart Template:Flagicon Susan Whetnall |
15–12, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1976 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–9, 15–10 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1976 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
17–18, 9–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1976 | South African Championships | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Gordon McMillan Template:Flagicon Marianne van der Walt |
15–1, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1977 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Derek Talbot Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
9–15, 9–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1978 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Joanna Flockhart |
15–8, 15–9 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1978 | Denmark Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
9–15, 11–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1978 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–7, 15–4 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1978 | Swedish Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–2, 15–9 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1978 | German Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Rob Ridder Template:Flagicon Marjan Ridder |
11–15, 15–6, 10–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1979 | Swedish Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
12–15, 18–17, 18–16 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1979 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata Template:Flagicon Imelda Wiguna |
1–15, 17–18 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1980 | Canadian Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Fladberg Template:Flagicon Johanne Falardeau |
15–7, 15–9 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1980 | Denmark Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–11, 15–8 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1980 | Scottish Open | Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Joanna Flockhart |
15–2, 15–2 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1980 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata Template:Flagicon Imelda Wiguna |
18–13, 15–10 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1980 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Billy Gilliland Template:Flagicon Karen Chapman |
10–15, 15–11, 15–10 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | Copenhagen Cup | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Rob Ridder Template:Flagicon Marjan Ridder |
15–12, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | Denmark Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata Template:Flagicon Imelda Wiguna |
15–2, 15–2 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | All England Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Christian Hadinata Template:Flagicon Imelda Wiguna |
10–15, 18–14, 15–10 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | English Masters | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Morten Frost Template:Flagicon Lene Køppen |
15–5, 15–6 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1981 | Dutch Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Thomas Kihlström Template:Flagicon Gillian Gilks |
12–15, 6–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
| 1981 | Scandinavian Cup | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Steen Skovgaard Template:Flagicon Jane Webster |
15–12, 15–8 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1982 | Japan Open | Template:Flagicon Nora Perry | Template:Flagicon Martin Dew Template:Flagicon Jane Webster |
15–10, 15–2 | Script error: No such module "sort". Winner |
| 1982 | Welsh International | Template:Flagicon Gillian Clark | Template:Flagicon Dipak Tailor Template:Flagicon Nora Perry |
14–18, 11–15 | Script error: No such module "sort". Runner-up |
References
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- All England champions 1899-2007
- English statistics
- Pat Davis: The Encyclopaedia of Badminton. Robert Hale, London, 1987, p. 169, Template:ISBN
External links
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- 1949 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Cheltenham
- English male badminton players
- World Games silver medalists for Great Britain
- World Games medalists in badminton
- Medalists at the 1981 World Games
- Badminton players at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games
- Badminton players at the 1978 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists for England
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists in badminton
- Medallists at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games
- Medallists at the 1978 Commonwealth Games
- World No. 1 badminton players
- Members of the Order of the British Empire