Vicky Botwright, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Vicky Botwright

British squash player

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1977

Place of Birth: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Profession: squash player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Vicky Botwright

  • Vicky Botwright (born 18 June 1977 in Manchester, United Kingdom) is a squash coach and former professional squash player from England.
  • She reached a career-high world ranking of World No.
  • 5 in 2005.
  • In 2008, she finished runner-up at the World Open, losing in the final to Nicol David 11–5, 1–11, 6–11, 9–11.
  • Botwright was a member of the England team which won the World Team Championships in 2006.Botwright caused a controversy which gained considerable media attention in 2004, when she announced plans to appear on court at tournaments wearing in a bikini-style outfit consisting of a sports bra and thong briefs, and posed for photographs wearing the outfit.
  • However the Women's International Squash Players Association (WISPA), refused to grant permission for her to play in the outfit.
  • Her popularity and fame increased after the incident, though afterwards she stated that the whole idea of "skimpy" clothing on-court was a publicity stunt dreamed up by the members of WISPA.
  • She went on to say that she was selected as the player to wear the clothing.
  • She also said that this was not her idea at all, and that she did not think the incident would become so infamous. Botwright now works as a squash coach having retired from the international tour in October 2008.
  • She continues to make appearances as a player in Premier League Squash in England. Vicky is the elder sister of Becky Botwright, who is also a squash player.

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