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'''Ade Elizabeth (Adel) Weir''' (born |
'''Ade Elizabeth (Adel) Weir''' (born 29 October 1983 in [[Evander]], [[South Africa]]) is a South African professional [[squash (sport)|squash]] player. She is currently ranked World No. 69 in women's squash. |
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Weir's highest ranking to date was world number 63 in April 2009. She is currently ranked number 18 in South Africa<ref>[http://www.horizonsoftware.net/entry/squashsa/rankingw.php South African National Squash Rankings]</ref> but has been as high as number 8. In the 2008 South African National Championships she finished in 9th position. In 2004 and 2005, she represented [[South Africa]] in the South African junior team at the world championships. Weir was the quarter finalist in the South African National Championships in 2005. |
Weir's highest ranking to date was world number 63 in April 2009. She is currently ranked number 18 in South Africa<ref>[http://www.horizonsoftware.net/entry/squashsa/rankingw.php South African National Squash Rankings]</ref> but has been as high as number 8. In the 2008 South African National Championships she finished in 9th position. In 2004 and 2005, she represented [[South Africa]] in the South African junior team at the world championships. Weir was the quarter finalist in the South African National Championships in 2005. |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = South African squash player |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 29 October 1983 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Evander]], [[South Africa]] |
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Revision as of 00:23, 16 September 2012
| Country |  South Africa |
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| Born | Ade Elizabeth Weir 29 October 1983 |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Turned pro | 2005 |
| Coached by | Geoff Hunt |
| Racquet used | Harrow |
| Women's singles | |
| Highest ranking | 59 (January 2011) |
| Current ranking | 59 (January 2011) |
| Updated on 3 August 2009. | |
Ade Elizabeth (Adel) Weir (born 29 October 1983 in Evander, South Africa) is a South African professional squash player. She is currently ranked World No. 69 in women's squash.
Weir's highest ranking to date was world number 63 in April 2009. She is currently ranked number 18 in South Africa[1] but has been as high as number 8. In the 2008 South African National Championships she finished in 9th position. In 2004 and 2005, she represented South Africa in the South African junior team at the world championships. Weir was the quarter finalist in the South African National Championships in 2005.
Since joining the WISPA tour in 2006, Weir has competed in a number of WISPA events around the world. Her best finish to date is losing in the semi finals of the South Australia Open in 2008 to Amelia Pittock.[2] Weir has been training in Doha, Qatar, for the last year, prior to that she was training and coaching in Guildford, in the UK following her graduation from the University of Johannesburg in 2005.
Approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, Adel is extremely fit, has a strong drive and is an aggressive attacking player. Considering her young age, she is expected to significantly improve on her world ranking as she gains more experience. A self confessed sports freak,[3] Adel enjoys anything active and is also a keen reader, cook and film buff outside of squash.
Family
She is the daughter of Gerty and Alwyn Weir. Her father is an engineer, and her mother is a school teacher. She has two brothers named Alwin and Ajay and a sister, Michelle. She is a sports management graduate of Johannesburg University in South Africa. Adel got married in 2010 in Stellenbosch in South Africa.
References
- Lee, Danny. (Jan, 2006). "Adel played really well against world champion Nicol David". Premier Squash League report