David Palmer (squash player)

David Troy Palmer OAM (born 28 June 1976 in Lithgow, New South Wales) is an Australian retired professional squash player. He won the Super Series finals in 2002, the World Open in 2002 and 2006; the British Open in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2008; and the Australian Open in 2008. He attained World No. 1 ranking in September 2001 and again (for one month) in February 2006.

David Palmer
Palmer holding a plate trophy after winning the 2002 US Open.
Full nameDavid Troy Palmer
Nickname(s)The Marine
Country Australia
ResidenceIthaca, New York, United States
Born (1976-06-28) 28 June 1976
Lithgow, New South Wales
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
Turned Pro1994
Retired2011
PlaysRight handed
Coached byShaun Moxham
Racquet usedBlack Knight Ion X-Force Yellow
Websitewww.davidpalmer.com
Men's singles
Highest rankingNo. 1 (September 2001, February 2006)
Title(s)27
Tour final(s)53
World OpenW (2002, 2006)
Medal record
Men's squash
Representing  Australia
World Championships
2002 AntwerpSingles
2006 DohaSingles
2005 Hong KongSingles
2004 DohaSingles
2007 BermudaSingles
2008 ManchesterSingles
World Team Championships
2001 MelbourneTeam
2003 ViennaTeam
2007 ChennaiTeam
2009 OdenseTeam
2011 PaderbornTeam
World Doubles Championships
2004 ChennaiMixed doubles
2016 DarwinDoubles
2016 DarwinMixed doubles
2017 ManchesterMixed doubles
Commonwealth Games
2014 GlasgowDoubles
2014 GlasgowMixed doubles
2018 Gold CoastDoubles
2006 MelbourneSingles
2010 New DelhiDoubles
2002 ManchesterSingles
2002 ManchesterDoubles
2006 MelbourneDoubles
2006 MelbourneMixed doubles
Last updated: 12 April 2022.
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