Michael Keck
Michael Keck (born 8 February 1969) is a German badminton player.[1] Keck clinched nine titles at the National Championships, won the first time in 1990.[2] He was the bronze medallists at the 1996 European Championships, winning the mixed doubles event at the World Grand Prix tournament in 1997 Swedish Open.[1][3] Keck has collected 65 caps for Germany and competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.[1][4] His brother Markus Keck also a former German professional badminton player.[1]
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| Country |  Germany | |||||||||||||
| Born | 8 February 1969 Fürth, Bavaria, Germany | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | |||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||
| Event | Men's & mixed doubles | |||||||||||||
Medal record
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Achievements
European Championships
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Herning Badminton Klub, Herning, Denmark |
Karen Neumann |
 Michael Søgaard Rikke Olsen |
9–15, 10–15[5] |  Bronze |
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Swedish Open |  Erica van den Heuvel |
Jon Holst-Christensen Karen Neumann |
15–17, 15–12, 15–12 |  Winner |
| 1995 | German Open | Karen Neumann |
Ron Michels Erica van den Heuvel |
6–15, 15–13, 11–15 |  Runner-up |
| 1995 | French Open | Karen Neumann |
Thomas Stavngaard Anne Søndergaard |
9–15, 14–17 | Runner-up |
IBF International
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Portugal International | Joachim Tesche |
Thomas Hovgaard Jesper Mikla |
4–15, 15–12, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1998 | German Masters | Christian Mohr |
Stefan Frey Kai Mitteldorf |
15–9, 15–4 | Winner |
| 1996 | French Open |  Dharma Gunawi |
Jesper Larsen Peder Nissen |
15–10, 15–8 | Winner |
| 1995 | Hamburg Cup | Michael Helber |
Kai Mitteldorf Uwe Ossenbrink |
15–9, 15–8 | Winner |
| 1995 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Michael Helber |
 Andrey Antropov Nikolaj Zuev |
11–15, 12–15 | Runner-up |
| 1994 | New Zealand International | Michael Helber |
Kai Mitteldorf Oliver Pongratz |
12–15, 15–5, 15–4 | Winner |
| 1994 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Stephan Kuhl |
Markus Keck Michael Helber |
15–12, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1992 | Austrian International | Robert Neumann |
 Andy Goode Chris Hunt |
5–15, 10–15 | Runner-up |
| 1992 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Robert Neumann |
Detlef Poste Volker Renzelmann |
12–15, 5–15 | Runner-up |
| 1991 | Austrian International | Robert Neumann |
 Erik Lia Hans Sperre jr. |
15–3, 15–8 | Winner |
| 1990 | Austrian International | Kai Mitteldorf |
Dave Wright Nick Ponting |
Runner-up |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BMW Open | Erica van den Heuvel |
Kristof Hopp Kathrin Piotrowski |
15–7, 9–15, 15–8 | Winner |
| 1999 | Le Volant d'Or de Toulouse | Nicol Pitro |
 Vladislav Druzchenko Victoria Evtushenko |
15–6, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1999 | Australian International | Erica van den Heuvel |
Chris Hunt Gail Emms |
15–9, 15–10 | Winner |
| 1999 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Erica van den Heuvel |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Ruud Kuijten Manon Albinus |
15–5, 15–6 | Winner |
| 1998 | Le Volant d'Or de Toulouse | Nicol Pitro |
Vladislav Druzchenko Victoria Evtushenko |
15–12, 15–10 | Winner |
| 1998 | German Masters | Erica van den Heuvel |
Stephan Kuhl Nicol Pitro |
15–11, 15–14 | Winner |
| 1997 | BMW Open | Erica van den Heuvel |
Janek Roos Ann-Lou Jørgensen |
7–15, 7–15 | Runner-up |
| 1997 | Austrian International | Karen Neumann |
Quinten van Dalm Nicole van Hooren |
15–8, 15–4 | Winner |
| 1995 | Victor Cup | Katrin Schmidt |
.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Peter Blackburn Rhonda Cator |
15–7, 15–6 | Winner |
| 1995 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Karen Neumann |
Kai Mitteldorf Nicol Pitro |
15–8, 15–12 | Winner |
| 1994 | Scottish Open | Karen Neumann |
 Jan-Eric Antonsson Astrid Crabo |
12–15, 12–15 | Runner-up |
| 1994 | New Zealand International | Christine Skropke |
Peter Blackburn Rhonda Cator |
8–15, 10–15 | Runner-up |
| 1994 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Karen Neumann |
Jesper Larsen Ann Sandersson |
15–4, 15–5 | Winner |
| 1992 | Welsh International | Karen Neumann |
Nick Ponting Joanne Goode |
7–15, 16–18 | Runner-up |
| 1992 | La Chaux-de-Fonds International | Anne-Katrin Seid |
 Jerzy Dołhan Bożena Haracz |
15–10, 15–9 | Winner |
| 1991 | Irish International | Anne-Katrin Seid |
Nick Ponting Joanne Goode |
10–15, 11–15 | Runner-up |
| 1991 | French Open | Anne-Katrin Seid |
Andy Goode Cheryl Johnson |
15–12, 15–7 | Winner |
| 1991 | Swiss Open | Anne-Katrin Seid |
Ron Michels Katrin Schmidt |
Winner | |
| 1990 | Irish International |  Irina Serova |
 Kai Abraham  Diana Koleva |
15–10, 15–7 | Winner |
References
- "Michael Keck". Deutscher Badminton-Verband e.V. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Germany Deutscher Badminton-Verband e.V." Badminton Europe. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Sport Im Jahr 1996 - April" (in German). Rhein-Zeitung. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Die deutschen Teilnehmer an den olympischen Badmintonturnieren" (in German). Deutscher Badminton-Verband e.V. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
- "Denmark and England to Clash for European Mixed Doubles Crown". www.worldbadminton.com. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
External links
- Michael Keck at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com
- Michael Keck at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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