Jahangir Khan is a Pakistani former squash player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. He was unbeaten in competitive squash for over five years, a run of 555 consecutive matches from 1981 to 1986 that remains one of the longest winning streaks in any sport, and he won the World Open championship a record ten times. He later served as president of the World Squash Federation.
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Career HighlightWon the World Open squash title six times (1981-1985, 1988) and the British Open title ten consecutive times (1982-1991). 1 Classification
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From 1981 to 1986, Khan was unbeaten and won 555 consecutive matches during that time, the longest winning streak by any athlete in top-level professional sport as recorded by Guinness World Records.
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From 1981 to 1986, Khan was unbeaten and won 555 consecutive matches during that time, the longest winning streak by any athlete in top-level professional sport as recorded by Guinness World Records.
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born 10 December 1963
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a Pakistani former professional squash player
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Jahangir Khan PP HI NI (Pashto, Urdu: جهانګير خان born 10 December 1963) is a Pakistani former professional squash player.
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