Chris Hunt (badminton)
Christopher John Hunt is a retired badminton player from England.
Career
Hunt won the gold medal at the European Championships in the men's doubles with Simon Archer in 1994 and 1998. In 1996 they won the bronze medal.He also participated at the 1992 Olympic Games in men's doubles, with Andy Goode, and they were defeated in the round of 16 by Lee Sang-bok and Shon Jin-hwan. At the 1996 Olympic Games, he competed in the men's doubles with Simon Archer, losing in quarterfinals, and in mixed doubles with Joanne Muggeridge, losing in round of 32. Hunt also competed at the 2000 Olympic Games in the mixed doubles with Donna Kellogg, and they were beaten in the round of 32.
Major Achievements
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation from 1983 to 2006.Men's doubles
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
1994 | Dutch Open | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 18–17, 5–15, 8–15 | Runner-up |
1995 | Swiss Open | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–15, 7–15 | Runner-up |
1996 | Denmark Open | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 15–17, 15–10, 7–15 | Runner-up |
1997 | German Open | ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4–15, 8–15 | Runner-up |