Leoni May Kingsbury (1909-1970) was an English international badminton player.
Badminton career Leoni born in 1909 was a three times winner of the All England Open Badminton Championships. She won the women's singles twice and doubles once.
Personal life Her sister Thelma Kingsbury was also a leading badminton player.
Achievements International tournaments (3 titles, 3 runners-up) Women's singles Year Tournament Opponent Score Result 1931 All England Open Marjorie Barrett 8–11, 11–4, 9–14 Runner-up 1932 All England Open Alice Woodroffe 11–4, 5–11, 11–2 Winner 1932 Welsh International Alice Woodroffe 7–11, 2–11 Runner-up 1934 All England Open Thelma Kingsbury 11–4, 11–6 Winner
Women's doubles Year Tournament Partner Opponent Score Result 1932 All England Open Marjorie Barrett L. W. Myers Brenda Speaight 9–15, 18–16, 15–4 Winner 1933 Welsh International Craddock Thelma Kingsbury Betty Uber 8–15, 6–15 Runner-up
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