Jesper Helledie (born 5 September 1954) is a Danish badminton player. Though a highly regarded prospect in men's singles as a young player, he eventually became a doubles specialist. Helledie was the men's doubles gold medalists at the 1983 World Championships. He has played 46 international matches for Denmark from 1974–1986.[1] He overcoming two ruptures of his achilles tendon during his career.[2]
Career
Helledie is a Farum origin (now parts of Furesø Municipality), started his badminton journey in Hvidovre badminton club trained by Søren Ewald.[2] He has shown his talent in his youth winning the 1973 European Junior Championships in the boys' singles.[1] During his career, he has spent most of his career in Hvidovre badminton club, except for 7 years when he lived in Calgary, Canada. He received Honorary Member of Hvidovre Badminton Club in 2000.[2]
Helledie won the gold medal at the 1983 IBF World Championships in the men's doubles with Steen Fladberg, defeating Mike Tredgett and Martin Dew 15-10, 15-10 in the final.[2]
He also won at the 1986 European Championships in the men's doubles with the same partner.
Achievements
World Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brøndbyhallen, Copenhagen, Denmark |  Steen Fladberg
|
 Martin Dew Mike Tredgett
|
15–10, 15–10 |  Gold
|
World Cup
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Sally Podger
|
Martin Dew Gillian Gilks
|
9–15, 7–15 |  Bronze
|
| 1985 | Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia |  Lin Ying
|
 Christian Hadinata Ivana Lie
|
16–17, 15–12, 1–15 | Bronze
|
World Senior Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Event | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Palacio de los Deportes Carolina Marín, Huelva, Spain | Men's singles 65+ | Karsten Meier
|
15–21, 21–14, 16–21 |  Silver
|
[3] |
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Event | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pabellón Municipal de Deportes, Punta Umbría, Spain |
Men's doubles 50+ | Steen Fladberg
|
 Surapong Suharitdumrong Taveesup Waranusast
|
21–13, 20–22, 21–16 | Gold
|
[4] |
| 2015 | Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg, Sweden |
Men's doubles 60+ | Claus B. Andersen
|
Jiamsak Panitchaikul Surapong Suharitdumrong
|
21–18, 8–21, 13–21 | Bronze
|
[5] |
| 2019 | Spodek, Katowice, Poland |
Men's doubles 60+ |  Dan Travers
|
Per Juul Birger Steenberg
|
21–12, 21–18 | Gold
|
[6] |
| 2021 | Palacio de los Deportes Carolina Marín, Huelva, Spain |
Men's doubles 60+ | Dan Travers
|
Per Juul Birger Steenberg
|
21–12, 21–18 | Gold
|
[7] |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Event | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pabellón Municipal de Deportes, Punta Umbría, Spain |
Mixed doubles 50+ |  Svetlana Zilberman
|
Dan Travers Christine Black
|
19–21, 21–16, 21–18 | Gold
|
[8] |
| 2015 | Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg, Sweden |
Mixed doubles 55+ | Hanne Adsbøl
|
 Stefan Frey Heidi Bender
|
21–17, 12–21, 18–21 | Bronze
|
[9] |
European Championships
Men's doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Fyrishallen, Uppsala, Sweden | Steen Fladberg
|
 Stefan Karlsson Thomas Kihlström
|
15–12, 18–17 | Gold
|
European Junior Championships
Boys' singles
| Year | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Edinburgh, Scotland |  Petter Thoresen
|
15–1, 15–7 | Gold
|
Boys' doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Jacob Dynnes Hansen
|
Stefan Karlsson Willy Nilsson
|
9–15, 12–15 | Silver
|
Mixed doubles
| Year | Venue | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Edinburgh, Scotland | Susanne Johansen
|
Hans Olaf Birkholm Mette Myhre
|
15–8, 15–10 | Gold
|
IBF World Grand Prix
The World Badminton Grand Prix sanctioned by International Badminton Federation (IBF) from 1983 to 2006.
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Swedish Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Stefan Karlsson Thomas Kihlström
|
4–15, 18–13, 15–10 |  Winner
|
| 1984 | Chinese Taipei Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Stefan Karlsson Thomas Kihlström
|
3–15, 6–15 |  Runner-up
|
| 1984 | Scottish Open | Morten Frost
|
Duncan Bridge Nigel Tier
|
15–11, 15–11 | Winner
|
| 1985 | Hong Kong Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Mark Christiansen Michael Kjeldsen
|
15–8, 7–15, 15–12 | Winner
|
| 1985 | Dutch Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Mark Christiansen Michael Kjeldsen
|
15–8, 15–9 | Winner
|
| 1985 | Scandinavian Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Martin Dew Dipak Tailor
|
15–12, 15–9 | Winner
|
| 1986 | German Open | Steen Fladberg
|
 Kim Moon-soo Park Joo-bong
|
8–15, 12–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1986 | Scandinavian Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Martin Dew Dipak Tailor
|
15–9, 15–18, 15–7 | Winner
|
| 1986 | Carlton-Intersport Cup | Steen Fladberg
|
Martin Dew Dipak Tailor
|
9–15, 14–18 | Runner-up
|
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Dutch Open | Dorte Kjær
|
Steen Fladberg Gitte Paulsen
|
9–15, 11–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1985 | Canadian Open |  Johanne Falardeau
|
Billy Gilliland Nora Perry
|
6–15, 9–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1985 | Chinese Taipei Open |  Erica van Dijck
|
Billy Gilliland Nora Perry
|
6–15, 9–15 | Runner-up
|
IBF International
Men's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Swedish Open | Jørgen Mortensen
|
Ray Stevens Mike Tredgett
|
6–15, 15–13, 6–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1976 | Swedish Open | Jørgen Mortensen
|
Flemming Delfs Elo Hansen
|
0–15, 2–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1978 | Dutch Open | Svend Pri
|
Ray Stevens Mike Tredgett
|
9–15, 15–1, 15–5 | Winner
|
| 1978 | Norwegian International | Steen Fladberg
|
|
Winner
| |
| 1982 | Scandinavian Open | Steen Skovgaard
|
Stefan Karlsson Thomas Kihlström
|
13–15, 15–13, 10–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1982 | Nordic Championships | Steen Skovgaard
|
Steen Fladberg Morten Frost
|
6–15, 18–15, 6–15 | Runner-up
|
| 1983 | Dutch Open | Steen Fladberg
|
Martin Dew Mike Tredgett
|
18–13, 15–10 | Winner
|
| 1983 | India Masters | Jens Peter Nierhoff
|
Steve Baddeley Martin Dew
|
7–15, 15–6, 15–14 | Winner
|
| 1985 | U.S. Open | John Goss
|
 John Britton Gary Higgins
|
12–15, 11–15 | Runner-up
|
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Nordic Championships | Dorte Kjær
|
Kenneth Larsen Gitte Paulsen
|
15–10, 15–9 | Winner
|
| 1985 | U.S. Open | Nancy Little
|
Mike Butler Claire Backhouse-Sharpe
|
9–15, 15–7, 4–15 | Runner-up
|
References
- ^ a b "Jesper Helledie" (in Danish). Badminton Danmark. Archived from the original on 14 October 2007. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d Hansen, Gert. "Jesper Helledie en glad Hvidovre dreng!" (PDF). Badminton Museet (in Danish). Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "ElPozo BWF World Senior Badminton Championships 2021: MS 65". BWF-Tournament Software. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "BWF World Championships 2009: MD-50". Espana Badminton. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
- ^ "BWF World Senior Championships: MD 60". BWF-Tournament Software. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "Yonex BWF World Senior Badminton Championships Katowice 2019: MD 60". BWF-Tournament Software. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "ElPozo BWF World Senior Badminton Championships 2021: MD 60". BWF-Tournament Software. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "BWF World Championships 2009: XD-50". Espana Badminton. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ "BWF World Senior Championships: XD 55". BWF-Tournament Software. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
External links
- Jesper Helledie at BWFBadminton.com
