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Exceptional Racket Players – William Smith (Tennis)

Represented Great Britain at 5 International Deaf Games spanning over 23 years (1935-57)
Achieved a remarkable tally of 9 gold and 1 silver (in his final singles match) in 14 events (Singles, Men Doubles & Mixed Doubles)
Unbeaten in the Men’s Doubles in all competitions
Virtually the greatest ever GB deaf sportsman in history

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Exceptional Racket Players – William Smith (Tennis)

Represented Great Britain at 5 International Deaf Games spanning over 23 years (1935-57)

Achieved a remarkable tally of 9 gold and 1 silver (in his final singles match) in 14 events (Singles, Men Doubles & Mixed Doubles)

Unbeaten in the Men’s Doubles in all competitions

Virtually the greatest ever GB deaf sportsman in history