Rikke Olsen
Rikke Olsen Siegemund (born 19 April 1975) is a retired badminton player from Denmark. She won the mixed doubles title at the World Junior Championships in 1992 and the girls' doubles title at the European Junior Championships in 1993.[1]
Born in Søndre Roskilde, Olsen came from the badminton family, and started playing at the age of six.[2] She trained in Kastrup-Magleby BK and played for the team for eight seasons,[3] won fourteen National titles, seven World Championships bronze medals, three times runner-up in All England Open, and reached in to the bronze medal match at the Olympic Games in 1996, 2000 and 2004.[4] During her career, she was ranked as world No. 1 in the mixed doubles and No. 2 in the women's doubles.[3] After retiring from the tournament, she became the national junior coach.[2] She is currently performance manager at Badminton New Zealand.[5]
Her sister Lotte Olsen also played badminton at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She is married to German badminton player Björn Siegemund and settled in Solrød Strand.[2] The pair has two kids.
Career
Olsen competed in
China
15-6, 15-7.
She also competed in mixed doubles with partner Jonas Rasmussen. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Daniel Shirley and Sara Petersen of New Zealand in the second. In the quarterfinals, Olsen and Rasmussen beat Kim Dong-moon and Ra Kyung-min of Korea 17-14, 15-8, to advance to the semifinals. There, they lost to Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms of Great Britain 15-6, 15-12. In the bronze medal match, they were defeated by fellow Danish pair Jens Eriksen and Mette Schjoldager 15-5, 15-5, to finish in fourth place.
In February 2018, Olsen Siegemund left her job as Danish Under 19s national coach to start a four-year contract as combined sports manager and national coach for New Zealand.[6]
Achievements
World Championships
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Malley Sports Centre, Lausanne , Switzerland
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 Helene Kirkegaard
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 Finarsih Lili Tampi
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8–15, 16–17 |  Bronze
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| 2003 | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham , United Kingdom
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Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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 Gao Ling Huang Sui
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2–15, 15–8, 7–15 | Bronze
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Scotstoun Centre, Glasgow , Scotland
|
Michael Søgaard
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Liu Yong Ge Fei
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10–15, 9–15 | Bronze
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| 1999 | Brøndby Arena, Copenhagen , Denmark
|
Michael Søgaard
|
 Simon Archer Joanne Goode
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5–15, 9–15 | Bronze
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| 2001 | Palacio de Deportes de San Pablo, Seville , Spain
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Michael Søgaard
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 Kim Dong-moon Ra Kyung-min
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7–15, 9–15 | Bronze
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| 2003 | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham , United Kingdom
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Jonas Rasmussen
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Zhang Jun Gao Ling
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3–15, 15–17 | Bronze
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World Cup
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta , Indonesia
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Helene Kirkegaard
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Eliza Nathanael Zelin Resiana
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10–15, 9–15 | Bronze
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta , Indonesia
|
Michael Søgaard
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Sandiarto Minarti Timur
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6–15, 15–13, 8–15 | Bronze
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European Championships
Women's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Herning Badminton Klub, Herning, Denmark | Helene Kirkegaard
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15–6, 12–15, 10–15 |  Silver
| |
| 1998 | Winter Sports Palace, Sofia, Bulgaria | Marlene Thomsen
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Majken Vange Ann Jørgensen
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15–2, 15–10 |  Gold
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| 2000 | Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow, Scotland | Helene Kirkegaard
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Donna Kellogg Joanne Goode
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15–7, 10–15, 8–15 | Silver
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| 2004 | Queue d’Arve Sport Center, Geneva, Switzerland | Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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10–15, 1–15 | Silver
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Herning Badminton Klub, Herning, Denmark | Michael Søgaard
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Simon Archer Julie Bradbury
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18–16, 15–2 | Gold
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| 1998 | Winter Sports Palace, Sofia, Bulgaria | Michael Søgaard
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Erica van den Heuvel
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15–7, 6–15, 15–11 | Gold
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| 2000 | Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow, Scotland | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Mette Schjoldager
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15–7, 15–12 | Gold
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| 2002 | Baltiska hallen, Malmö , Sweden
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Michael Søgaard
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Nathan Robertson Gail Emms
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8–6, 2–7, 1–7, 5–7 | Bronze
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| 2004 | Queue d’Arve Sport Center, Geneva, Switzerland | Jonas Rasmussen
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Nathan Robertson Gail Emms
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3–15, 15–8, 5–15 | Silver
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World Junior Championships
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta , Indonesia
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Jim Laugesen
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Kim Dong-moon Kim Shin-young
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15–11, 18–17 | Gold
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European Junior Championships
Girls' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hristo Botev Hall, Sofia, Bulgaria | Mette Sørensen
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3–11, 4–11 | Bronze
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Girls' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hristo Botev Hall, Sofia, Bulgaria | Mette Sørensen
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Sara Runesten
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15–10, 15–5 | Gold
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IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) since 1983.
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | French Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Eny Oktaviani Nonong Denis Zanati
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15–1, 15–7 |  Winner
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| 1994 | Canadian Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Liu Guimei Peng Yun
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15–12, 15–9 | Winner
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| 1994 | U.S. Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Liu Guimei Peng Yun
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15–4, 15–11 | Winner
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| 1994 | Scottish Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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 Katrin Schmidt Kerstin Ubben
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12–15, 18–15, 9–15 |  Runner-up
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| 1995 | Chinese Taipei Open
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Helene Kirkegaard
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Gillian Gowers Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen
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15–5, 15–5 | Winner
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| 1995 | Swiss Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Marlene Thomsen Anne-Mette van Dijk
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10–15, 15–5, 17–14 | Winner
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| 1995 | Denmark Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen Marlene Thomsen
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11–15, 11–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Swiss Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen Marlene Thomsen
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10–15, 10–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Swedish Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Kim Mee-hyang Kim Shin-young
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13–18, 15–12, 15–10 | Winner
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| 1996 | All England Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Ge Fei Gu Jun
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3–15, 7–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Indonesia Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Eliza Nathanael Zelin Resiana
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7–15, 4–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Russian Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Christine Gandrup
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15–12, 10–15, 15–5 | Winner
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| 1996 | Denmark Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Julie Bradbury Joanne Goode
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15–6, 15–2 | Winner
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| 1997 | Russian Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Ann Jørgensen Majken Vange
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15–2, 15–9 | Winner
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| 1997 | German Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen Marlene Thomsen
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4–15, 15–5, 15–8 | Winner
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| 1998 | Swiss Open | Marlene Thomsen
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Ge Fei Gu Jun
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7–15, 4–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Malaysia Open | Marlene Thomsen
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Eliza Nathanael Zelin Resiana
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15–8, 15–4 | Winner
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| 1998 | Brunei Open | Marlene Thomsen
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Huang Nanyan Yang Wei
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11–15, 14–17 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Indonesia Open | Marlene Thomsen
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Eliza Nathanael Deyana Lomban
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15–7, 15–17, 7–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | World Grand Prix Finals | Marlene Thomsen
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Ge Fei Gu Jun
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Walkover | Runner-up
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| 1999 | Chinese Taipei Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Huang Nanyan Yang Wei
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15–13, 15–4 | Winner
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| 1999 | Swiss Open | Mette Sørensen
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Ann Jørgensen Majken Vange
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15–2, 15–0 | Winner
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| 1999 | Indonesia Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Eliza Nathanael Deyana Lomban
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15–12, 15–7 | Winner
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| 2000 | Chinese Taipei Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Chung Jae-hee Ra Kyung-min
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6–15, 7–15 | Runner-up
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| 2000 | Dutch Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Chen Lin Jiang Xuelian
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15–6, 15–7 | Winner
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| 2001 | Swiss Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Lee Kyung-won Ra Kyung-min
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3–7, 6–8, 7–2, 4–7 | Runner-up
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| 2001 | German Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Ann-Lou Jørgensen Mette Schjoldager
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7–0, 8–7, 7–0 | Winner
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| 2001 | Denmark Open | Helene Kirkegaard
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Ann-Lou Jørgensen Mette Schjoldager
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7–2, 7–2, 7–3 | Winner
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| 2002 | Dutch Open | Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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 Sathinee Chankrachangwong Saralee Thungthongkam
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11–3, 11–5 | Winner
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| 2002 | German Open | Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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 Lotte Jonathans Mia Audina
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2–11, 2–11 | Runner-up
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| 2003 | Korea Open | Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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Lee Kyung-won Ra Kyung-min
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5–11, 5–11 | Runner-up
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Singapore Open | Jon Holst-Christensen
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Thomas Lund Marlene Thomsen
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1–15, 15–18 | Runner-up
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| 1994 | Canadian Open | Jens Eriksen
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 Jürgen Koch Irina Serova
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7–15, 2–15 | Runner-up
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| 1994 | U.S. Open | Jens Eriksen
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Xu Huaiwen
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15–3, 15–4 | Winner
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| 1995 | Chinese Taipei Open
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Jens Eriksen
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Kim Dong-moon Ra Kyung-min
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15–10, 15–5 | Winner
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| 1995 | Swiss Open | Jon Holst-Christensen
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Thomas Lund Marlene Thomsen
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11–15, 14–18 | Runner-up
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| 1995 | All England Open | Jon Holst-Christensen
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Thomas Lund Marlene Thomsen
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7–15, 7–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Chinese Taipei Open | Michael Søgaard
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Liu Jianjun Sun Man
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15–3, 7–15, 15–12 | Winner
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| 1996 | Malaysia Open | Michael Søgaard
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Tri Kusharjanto Minarti Timur
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7–15, 5–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Russian Open | Michael Søgaard
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Chen Xingdong Peng Xinyong
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15–11, 12–15, 8–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Denmark Open | Michael Søgaard
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Thomas Stavngaard Ann Jørgensen
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15–5, 15–1 | Winner
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| 1996 | China Open | Michael Søgaard
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Chen Xingdong Peng Xinyong
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10–15, 4–15 | Runner-up
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| 1996 | Hong Kong Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Marlene Thomsen
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15–8, 15–11 | Winner
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| 1996 | World Grand Prix Finals | Michael Søgaard
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Tri Kusharjanto Minarti Timur
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15–10, 15–11 | Winner
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| 1997 | German Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Marlene Thomsen
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11–15, 15–12, 6–15 | Runner-up
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| 1997 | Denmark Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Marlene Thomsen
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6–15, 14–18 | Runner-up
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| 1997 | Thailand Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Marlene Thomsen
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15–5, 15–3 | Winner
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| 1998 | All England Open | Michael Søgaard
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Kim Dong-moon Ra Kyung-min
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2–15, 15–11, 5–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Swiss Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Marlene Thomsen
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13–18, 15–8, 15–3 | Winner
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| 1998 | Malaysia Open | Michael Søgaard
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Tri Kusharjanto Minarti Timur
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8–15, 18–15, 15–18 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Brunei Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Marlene Thomsen
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13–15, 6–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Singapore Open | Michael Søgaard
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Tri Kusharjanto Minarti Timur
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10–15, 8–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Denmark Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jon Holst-Christensen Ann Jørgensen
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6–15, 14–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Indonesia Open | Michael Søgaard
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Tri Kusharjanto Minarti Timur
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15–10, 8–15, 8–15 | Runner-up
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| 1998 | Hong Kong Open | Michael Søgaard
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Simon Archer Joanne Goode
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8–15, 15–7, 15–8 | Winner
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| 1999 | Swiss Open | Michael Søgaard
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Simon Archer Joanne Goode
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5–15, 4–15 | Runner-up
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| 1999 | Malaysia Open | Michael Søgaard
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Tri Kusharjanto Minarti Timur
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15–4, 15–7 | Winner
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| 1999 | Thailand Open | Michael Søgaard
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Liu Yong Ge Fei
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12–15, 6–15 | Runner-up
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| 1999 | Singapore Open | Michael Søgaard
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Kim Dong-moon Ra Kyung-min
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4–15, 8–15 | Runner-up
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| 2000 | Chinese Taipei Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Mette Schjoldager
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15–5, 15–9 | Winner
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| 2000 | Indonesia Open | Michael Søgaard
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Simon Archer Joanne Goode
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13–15, 15–11, 4–15 | Runner-up
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| 2000 | Denmark Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Mette Schjoldager
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15–10, 8–15, 15–10 | Winner
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| 2001 | All England Open | Michael Søgaard
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Zhang Jun Gao Ling
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15–10, 8–15, 9–15 | Runner-up
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| 2001 | Swiss Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Mette Schjoldager
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4–7, 7–2, 5–7, 2–7 | Runner-up
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| 2001 | Singapore Open | Michael Søgaard
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Jens Eriksen Mette Schjoldager
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2–7, 7–4, 5–7, 5–7 | Runner-up
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| 2001 | China Open | Michael Søgaard
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Liu Yong Chen Lin
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7–4, 7–8, 7–8, 5–7 | Runner-up
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| 2001 | German Open | Michael Søgaard
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Michael Lamp Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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7–1, 7–4, 7–1 | Winner
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| 2002 | Korea Open | Michael Søgaard
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Kim Dong-moon Ra Kyung-min
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1–7, 3–7, 5–7 | Runner-up
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| 2002 | German Open | Jonas Rasmussen
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Anggun Nugroho Eny Widiowati
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11–0, 11–6 | Winner
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| 2004 | German Open | Carsten Mogensen
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Chen Qiqiu Zhao Tingting
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12–15, 15–8, 15–9 | Winner
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IBF International
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Polish International | Helene Kirkegaard
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Anne Søndergaard Lotte Thomsen
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15–17, 15–9, 7–15 | Runner-up
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| 1993 | Uppsala International | Helene Kirkegaard
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Trine Pedersen Lone Sørensen
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15–7, 18–17 | Winner
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| 1993 | Norwegian International | Helene Kirkegaard
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 Catrine Bengtsson Kristin Evernas
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Walkover | Runner-up
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| 1994 | Portugal International | Helene Kirkegaard
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 Andrea Dakó Andrea Harsági
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15–6, 15–0 | Winner
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| 1994 | Amor International | Charlotte Madsen
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Ann Jørgensen Majken Vange
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12–15, 9–15 | Runner-up
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| 1994 | Hamburg Cup | Helene Kirkegaard
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Marlene Thomsen Anne-Mette van Dijk
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11–15, 12–15 | Runner-up
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| 1994 | Irish International | Helene Kirkegaard
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Maria Bengtsson Margit Borg
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15–11, 15–12 | Winner
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| 1995 | Hamburg Cup | Lotte Olsen
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Erica van den Heuvel
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15–6, 12–15, 15–13 | Winner
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| 1995 | Irish International | Mette Schjoldager
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Pernille Harder Majken Vange
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10–15, 15–4, 9–15 | Runner-up
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| 2002 | BMW International
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Ann-Lou Jørgensen
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Lotte Jonathans Mia Audina
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11–5, 5–11, 8–11 | Runner-up
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Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Norwegian International | Rikard Ronnblom
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 Trond Wåland Camilla Wright
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14–17, 8–15 | Runner-up
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| 1994 | Portugal International | Martin Lundgaard Hansen
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Thomas Damgaard Helene Kirkegaard
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15–12, 15–7 | Winner
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| 1995 | Hamburg Cup | Thomas Stavngaard
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Kai Mitteldorf Katrin Schmidt
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15–10, 17–18, 7–15 | Runner-up
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| 2002 | BMW International
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Mathias Boe
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Nathan Robertson Gail Emms
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9–11, 11–3, 9–11 | Runner-up
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References
- ^ "Rikke Olsen" (in Danish). Badminton Denmark. Archived from the original on 13 April 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ a b c Hansen, Jørgen (6 October 2016). "Landstræner nu også træner i Greve" (in Danish). Sjællandske Medier. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Rikke Olsen siger farvel" (in Danish). Ekstra Bladet. 25 March 2001. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ Eriksen, Jørn (12 April 2007). "Højgravid skifter til VEB" (in Danish). Nordjyske Medier. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ^ "About Us - Badminton New Zealand".
- ^ "sn.dk - Sjællandske Nyheder - Alt det vi taler om". 4 November 2017.
External links
- Rikke Olsen at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- BWF player profile
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