Birthdate: May 5, 1953
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Lene Køppen, a former Danish badminton player, achieved significant success in the sport in the 1970s and 1980s. Renowned for her speed and athleticism, she secured multiple Danish national and major international championships. She stands out as one of the few Danish women who have triumphed in both the World and All-England singles competitions. Notably, in the 1977 IBF World Championships, she created history by clinching victories in both the mixed doubles and women’s singles events. Køppen’s remarkable achievements earned her a place in the World Badminton Hall of Fame in 1998.
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