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Peter Gade

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Peter Hoeg Gade is a Danish former professional badminton player, born on 14 December 1976, who left a lasting mark on the history of the sport. He won the All England Open singles title in 1999 and five European Championships crowns in men's singles, and he topped the world rankings from 1998 to 2001. With 22 Grand Prix titles he is counted among the most successful players the sport has seen. He briefly regained the world number one spot on 22 June 2006 after winning the Singapore Open, and he ended his international career after losing in the quarter-finals of the 2012 French Open.

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1976 1
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Male 1
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5+ 1
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Danish former professional badminton player
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1. Peter Gade (Wikipedia)
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    born 14 December 1976
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    He currently resides in Holte
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    five European Championships crowns in the men's singles event
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    Danish former professional badminton player
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