Chris Walker

Christopher Ian Walker is a male squash coach and former professional squash player from England, born on 11 June 1967. He started playing at the age of eight, sold his car to finance his time on the world tour, and reached a career-high world ranking of number 4. He reached the semi-finals of the Men's World Open in 1993 and 1996, finished runner-up at the 2001 British Open as the only player to have reached its final through the qualifying draw, and was a three-time European individual champion in 1990, 1992 and 1993. He won bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games in 1998 in the men's doubles and in 2002 in the mixed doubles, captained England and earned over 70 caps. After his playing career he coached in the United States, including as coach of the men's national team from 2004 to 2013.