McKay, Heather (1941–)

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McKay, Heather (1941–)

Australian squash player. Name variations: Heather Blundell. Born Heather Pamela Blundell, July 31, 1941, in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia.

Lost only 2 squash matches in 20 years and is recognized as one of the leading players of the game; won 1st Australian Amateur Squash championship title (1960); won 1st British Open title in the sport (1962); won the inaugural Women's World championship title (1976), then won again (1979); became a coach in Brisbane.