Nicol David
- Born:
- August 26, 1983, Penang, Malaysia
- Nationality:
- Malaysian
- Profession(s):
- Professional Squash Player
Early Life and Education
- Started playing squash at the age of 5.
- Attended Convent Green Lane secondary school in Penang.
Career and Major Achievements
- Turned professional in 2000.
- Spent a record-breaking 108 consecutive months (9 years) as the world number 1, from August 2006 to September 2015.
- 8-time World Open Champion (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014).
- 5-time British Open Champion (2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014).
- 2-time Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2010, 2018).
- 5-time Asian Games Gold Medalist (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014).
- Played her final professional match in June 2019. The career of Nicole David bio is filled with accolades.
Notable Works
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | World Open | Winner |
| 2006 | World Open | Winner |
| 2008 | World Open | Winner |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Medal |
Legacy and Impact
Nicol David is widely regarded as one of the greatest squash players of all time. Her dominance in the sport for over a decade has inspired a generation of players, particularly in Asia. She has been instrumental in raising the profile of squash globally and is a role model for aspiring athletes.