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Back to 2011 WSC Home Page 2011 WSC Player Roster:
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Represents | Photo | Name | Rating/Record |
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England |
41, Teacher Essex |
Record at past events: 9th (2003), 12th (2005), 42nd (2007), 51st (2009) |
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Sweden |
40, Software developer Solna Bridge, crosswords, golf, juggling |
First-time competitor |
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Indonesia |
40, Lecturer JAKARTA, DKI, INDONESIA Badminton, chess, watching movies, reading magazines, swimming INSC 2002,2003,2004,2006,2008,2010 |
Record at past events: 49th (2003), 98th (2005), 79th (2007), 89th (2009) |
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Canada |
32, Astronomer Victoria, BC Reading, coffee shops, motorsport, road trips, hiking, museums National UK Schools Scrabble Championship winning team of two, 1994. Various UK and US tournament wins |
Record at past events: 31st (2005), 27th (2009) |
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England |
30 Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland Photography, web design, walking, cricket, watching sport, computer games 2009 National Champion |
Record at past events: 8th (2009) |
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United States |
31, Professional Poker Player Tucson, Arizona Baseball, reading |
Record at past events: 32nd (2007), 12th (2009) |
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Germany |
Age withheld, Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown |
First-time competitor |
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France |
43, GIS engineer Montpellier Lexicography (1st) 2005 (2nd) 2004, 2006, 2007, 2011 national championship (in French!) |
Record at past events: 87th (2003), 93rd (2005), 94th (2007), 85th (2009) |
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United States |
29, Social services Villa Hills, Kentucky Trivia, good beer, swimming |
Record at past events: 23rd (2009) |
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Canada |
47, Programmer Analyst Dorval, QC Soccer, softball, poker WSC Winner 1995, CNSC Winner 2003 |
Record at past events: 3rd (1991), 1st (1995), 11th (1997), 3rd (1999), 39th (2001), 16th (2003), 7th (2005), 17th (2007), 6th (2009) |
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Malta |
48, Property Sales consultant Swieqi Malta Ladies Squash Champion, 2009, 2010 Malta Scrabble Champion, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Record at past events: 35th (2005), 26th (2007), 30th (2009) |
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Barbados |
27, Pharmacist Kingstown, St. Vincent Billiards 2nd place 2010 Caribbean Scrabble Championships |
First-time competitor |
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New Zealand |
62, Administration Local Government New Plymouth Reading, walking 1985 Aust Champ; 2010 New Zealand Champ |
Record at past events: 34th (1991), 50th (1993), 56th (1997), 83rd (2007) |
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Thailand |
50, Head of Thai Department, Harrow International School, Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Tottenham Hotspur, Snooker and Pool, betting, watch distributor 1998 Asia Pacific Champion, winner of 25 tournaments in Thailand. WSC: 1997 (37th) 2005 (42nd) 2007 (38th) |
Record at past events: 37th (1997), 42nd (2005), 38th (2007) |
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Malaysia |
26, Structural CAD Engineer Cheras, Selangor Traveling, reading, gaming 2010, 2011 Malaysian National Champion |
Record at past events: 57th (2003) |
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Israel |
43, Phonologist Ramat Gan 1st Israeli Open Winner (2008), 1st German Open Winner (2011), many other local (Israeli) titles |
Record at past events: 12th (1991), 43rd (1993), 81st (2005) |
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United States |
44, College Administrator Tempe, AZ, USA Travel, movies 3rd place - 2010 U.S. Nationals |
First-time competitor |
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New Zealand |
51, Actuary Sydney, NSW, Australia Travel, bushwalking, sailing 2009 NZ NSC;2010 Trans-Tasman, City of Sydney Summer Masters & Winter Masters |
Record at past events: 90th (2007), 87th (2009) |
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United States |
57, Equipment Sales and Rentals Dallas, Texas, United States of America Music, golf, cooking 3 top 5 NSC finishes, 7 time Texas State Champion |
Record at past events: 80th (2001) |
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Malta |
33, Retail shops owner Swieqi, MALTA Snooker, billiards, football National Champion 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Runner-up Champion 2011 |
Record at past events: 74th (2001), 33rd (2003), 82nd (2007), 72nd (2009) |
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Poland |
45, Courier Leszno, Wielkopolskie |
First-time competitor |
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Netherlands |
56, Homemaker Wassenaar, Zuid Holland Quilting, Vegetarian Cookery, Nordic Walking, Needlepoint |
First-time competitor |
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South Africa |
41, IT Portfolio Manager Johannesburg, Gautend Squash, hiking, Go, motorcycling National Champion 96, 97, 98, 2010, 2011 |
Record at past events: 61st (1999), 72nd (2005), 58th (2009) |
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England |
32, Unemployed London Cribbage, Reading, Occasionally playing guitar badly, Darts 2007 ABSP Most Improved Player |
First-time competitor |
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Oman |
Age withheld, Homemaker Bangalore, Karnataka Travelling Placed 2nd in 2002 Dubai Open |
First-time competitor |
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Australia |
31, Accountant Kew, Victoria AFL, cricket, poker, YouTube Aus Nationals '05 '08 '10 and a few others in the 90's |
Record at past events: 23rd (1995), 19th (1997), 13th (1999), 11th (2001), 8th (2003), 3rd (2005), 31st (2007), 7th (2009) |
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Australia |
46, Auditor North Melbourne, Victoria Crossword solving and setting Occasional national champion in Australia and UK, and bridesmaid in major internationals |
Record at past events: 20th (1991), 20th (1995), 22nd (1997), 5th (1999), 5th (2001), 29th (2003), 21st (2005), 16th (2007), 15th (2009) |
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Norway |
19, Student Oslo Quiz Competitions Norwegian Junior Quiz Champion 2009; Runner up in the Norwegian Scrabble Championship 2010 |
First-time competitor |
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United States |
59, Retired Charleston, Illinois Tennis, Softball, Bowling, Golf, Ping Pong, Birds Touch Football All-American (9x), National Touch Football Championship Team member (7x) |
Record at past events: 64th (2007), 74th (2009) |
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Northern Ireland |
25, Law student Belfast, Antrim Football, golf, snooker Northern Ireland National Champion 2008, 2009, 2010. All Ireland National Champion 2010 |
First-time competitor |
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Scotland |
55, Retired Government Statistician Edinburgh, Scotland Hill-walking, bridge, chess |
First-time competitor |
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Scotland |
50, Lady of Leisure Duns, Borders Gardening, hedgerow foraging, jam making, knitting, dog walking, bridge Scottish Masters 2011 and quite a few others |
Record at past events: 49th (1999), 11th (2003), 29th (2005), 15th (2007), 10th (2009) |
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Canada |
46, IT Professional Verdun, QC SCUBA diving, choral singing, pinball |
Record at past events: 37th (2003), 73rd (2009) |
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Wales |
31, Carer Cardiff, United Kingdom (Wales) Comedy writing, reading, Nintendo, metal 2004 NSCT + 5 Division A UK tournament wins |
Record at past events: 85th (2005), 49th (2009) |
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India |
30, Marketing Professional Pune, Maharashtra Film appreciation, reading, travelling, observing people 1st runner-up, Nationals '11, Winner, All India Open '10, Winner All India Open '04, 1st runner-up, All India Open '11 |
First-time competitor |
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South Africa |
39, Researcher Johannesburg, Gauteng Humour columnist, genealogy, squash 5 time SA National Scrabble Champion, numerous other titles |
Record at past events: 38th (1993), 6th (1995), 34th (1997), 31st (1999), 47th (2001), 67th (2003) |
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Australia |
45, Actuarial Analyst Melbourne, VIC Restaurants, The Definitions, Politics, Movies 1994 Australian NSC; 2005 Australian Masters |
Record at past events: 57th (2009) |
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Japan |
37, IT Supervisor Asakashi, Saitama Reading business books 1999-2004, 2009-2011 National Champion |
Record at past events: 72nd (1999), 38th (2001), 52nd (2003), 37th (2005) |
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Northern Ireland |
32, Recruitment Consultant Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim Snooker, chess, cryptic crosswords and being an awesome dad ABSP Grandmaster title holder. 2004 "Countdown" series champion, 2007 UK National Scrabble Championships runner-up |
Record at past events: 62nd (2003) |
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South Africa |
42, Medical Doctor Johannesburg, Gauteng Gym, Collecting Model Sports Cars, Writing Lame Jokes, Gaming African Scrabble champ 2002, National champ x 3, SA open champ x 2, SA Grandmaster x 1 |
Record at past events: 73rd (1999), 52nd (2001), 53rd (2003), 87th (2005), 34th (2007), 67th (2009) |
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Pakistan |
42, Medical Transcription KARACHI, SINDH, PAKISTAN Participated in World Scrabble Championship 2003 and 2007. Three-time National Champion |
Record at past events: 43rd (2003), 58th (2007) |
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Thailand |
24, Math Instructor, Mathnasium Bangkok Soccer, movie, internet 2010 Princess Cup Champion |
First-time competitor |
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United States |
58 Madison, WI, USA |
Record at past events: 66th (2003), 51st (2005), 68th (2007), 29th (2009) |
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World Youth Champion |
16, Student Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Playing the piano, tennis, reading, SCUBA diving WYSC 2010 Champion |
First-time competitor |
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Thailand |
19, Student Bangkholaem, Bangkok Movies, football, etc |
Record at past events: 93rd (2009) |
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United States |
34, Computer programmer Silver Spring, MD Chess, baseball |
First-time competitor |
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Thailand |
21, Student Muang, Samutprakarn Movies, football, etc |
First-time competitor |
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Australia |
26, Student Elsternwick, VIC Electronic Music, Soccer, RMS Titanic 2010 Australian Masters Winner |
Record at past events: 69th (2009) |
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United States |
53, Proofreader Roseville, MN, USA Tennis 2006 US Open Champion |
Record at past events: 81st (1997), 3rd (2001), 5th (2003), 61st (2005), 24th (2007), 22nd (2009) |
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Israel |
55, Editor/translator Tel Aviv, ISRAEL Astrology |
First-time competitor |
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Canada |
62, Labour Educator Ajax, ON Labour history and music 2nd CNSC 2005 |
Record at past events: 89th (2007), 37th (2009) |
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United States |
31, Computer Programmer Rome, New York Playing saxophone |
First-time competitor |
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Kenya |
49, Dentist Nairobi Football Kenya champion several times, best WSC position 6 |
Record at past events: 67th (2001), 15th (2003), 57th (2005), 6th (2007), 41st (2009) |
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Canada |
36, Mathematician Ottawa, Ontario Walking, classical music, languages, fiction WSC 2005; US championship 1996; CNSC 1996, 2005, 2008; etc |
Record at past events: 11th (1993), 8th (1995), 9th (1997), 4th (1999), 10th (2001), 1st (2005), 25th (2007) |
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England |
26, Software Developer Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Chess, poker, cricket, computers and software, reading, language, music, TV comedies 2005 ABSP Expert award; 2009 ABSP GM award; 2007 ABSP Highest Rated Player award; 2010 UK Masters; other titles |
Record at past events: 20th (2009) |
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Kenya |
50, Math teacher Nairobi Watching soccer-Arsenal Many national tourneys |
Record at past events: 30th (2001), 76th (2003), 62nd (2007) |
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England |
35, IT Consultant London Cricket, cycling, snooker Winner, various UK weekend tournaments |
Record at past events: 24th (2005), 54th (2007) |
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Australia |
27, Judge's Associate Chippendale, NSW Singing, writing about music Australian Champion 2011; 3rd, World Players Championship 2010; 2nd. BMSC 2010 |
Record at past events: 57th (2007) |
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Kenya |
44, Farmer Makutano, Kirinyaga County Table tennis, cycling and watching detective movies |
Record at past events: 16th (1991), 27th (1993), 10th (1995), 17th (1997) |
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World Champion |
36, Architect Bangkok, Thailand Architectural tourism 2003 2005 2009 WSC finalist |
Record at past events: 40th (1999), 16th (2001), 2nd (2003), 2nd (2005), 1st (2009) |
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England |
33 Carlisle, Cumbria, UK 2010 Causeway (2nd), 2010 UK NSC |
Record at past events: 18th (2009) |
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England |
44, Writer Knutsford, CHESHIRE, ENGLAND QPR, badminton, squash, my children Max + Kizzy 1993 WSC Champ, 4 times UK Champ, 4 times BMSC Champ, 5 times UK Masters, 2010 BEST Champ |
Record at past events: 22nd (1991), 1st (1993), 17th (1995), 5th (1997), 2nd (1999), 4th (2003), 52nd (2005), 19th (2009) |
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Australia |
30, TV Consultant Sydney, NSW Trivia, squash, running, music 2nd Causeway Challenge 2008 |
Record at past events: 23rd (2001), 13th (2007), 28th (2009) |
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United States |
31, Software Engineer Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Food, books, travel 2011 BAT Premier |
Record at past events: 28th (2003), 14th (2005), 28th (2007), 32nd (2009) |
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Romania |
27, Software Developer Cluj-Napoca, Cluj Marathon running, poker, salsa National Scrabble Champion (2007-2010) |
Record at past events: 77th (2009) |
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Thailand |
27, Officer Bangkok Movies, football, etc |
Record at past events: 6th (2003), 18th (2007), 5th (2009) |
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Slovakia |
40, Technician Ružomberok, Slovakia / Žilina district Logic Puzzles, Hiking |
First-time competitor |
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Poland |
32, Supervisor Swarzedz, Wielkopolskie Cuban Salsa |
Record at past events: 105th (2009) |
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Ghana |
52, Teacher Accra Playing piano and organ, sports enthusiast, cats 1998 1999 2008 Ghana NSC; 2006 2008 Grandmaster |
Record at past events: 28th (1995), alternate (2001), 40th (2003), 22nd (2005), 36th (2009) |
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Singapore |
33, Project Manager Singapore Euro boardgame, reading, music Singapore National Champion 2002 |
Record at past events: 64th (2009) |
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Kuwait |
32, Editor Kuwait City Reading, Painting, Travelling |
Record at past events: 99th (2007) |
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Australia |
19, Student Tuggerah, NSW Reading, travelling, computer games, training young Scrabble players NSW Champion (age 16), Runner-up WYSC 2009, 2011 - 3rd UK Open, 3rd NI Champs, 3rd Sri Lanka Open, 4th King's Cup |
First-time competitor |
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WSC Runner-Up |
44 Kuala Lumpur, MYS 2007 World Champion |
Record at past events: 8th (1999), 47th (2005), 1st (2007), 2nd (2009) |
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Philippines |
48, Tutor Iloilo City, Iloilo Reading, music, walking |
Record at past events: 43rd (1999), 27th (2007) |
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England |
32, Library Assistant Nailsea, Bristol, UK Travelling, walking, cooking, sports, reading 2009 Easter Matchplay, other UK tournament wins |
Record at past events: 39th (2007), 33rd (2009) |
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Czech Republic |
28, English teacher Trutnov, Vychodocesky kraj Literature, Listening to music, Hiking, Firearms Gold at the Prague English scrabble tournament in Prague 2009; bronze at the Blitz Scrabble Tournament in Prague 2010 |
First-time competitor |
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India |
22, Marketing product executive, home video Mumbai, Maharashtra Outdoor sports, movie buff, TV series addict NSC 2008-2011; Runner-up Igate 2010, 2011; Runner-up SL International 2009, 2010 |
Record at past events: 70th (2005), 78th (2007), 13th (2009) |
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Trinidad and Tobago |
57, Retired School Principal Port of Spain Fishing, sports enthusiast Eight-time National Scrabble champion of Trinidad and Tobago |
Record at past events: 54th (1995) |
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United States |
18, Student Bernardsville, NJ Tennis, music listening 16th at 2008 US Nationals, 12th at 2010 US Nationals |
Record at past events: 39th (2009) |
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Canada |
28, Project Coordinator Richmond, BC Roller-hockey, tennis, soccer, basketball, music, chess 2005, 2011 Vancouver, 2010 Victoria |
Record at past events: 73rd (2003), 13th (2005), 47th (2007) |
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Canada |
23, Student Richmond, BC Field hockey, food, movies, running |
Record at past events: 84th (2009) |
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Scotland |
38, Medical Statistician Aberdeen Boardgames, Piano |
Record at past events: 24th (1995), 26th (2009) |
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United States |
49 Bronx, NY, USA Movies, piano, singing WSC: 2nd 1995, 1st 1997; NSC: 1st 2002; featured in documentary film "Word Wars" |
Record at past events: 10th (1993), 2nd (1995), 1st (1997), 15th (1999), 51st (2001), 19th (2005) |
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Bahrain |
32, Banker Manama Sports, movies |
Record at past events: 61st (2009) |
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Singapore |
55, Retired Aircraft Engineer Singapore Bridge Singapore National 1989,1991,1993,1999,2001,2003,2004,2010 |
Record at past events: 41st (1991), 35th (1993), 29th (1995), 60th (1999), 17th (2001), 23rd (2003) |
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Scotland |
54, Scrabble consultant /writer EYEMOUTH, Berwickshire Rock guitar/bass, DIY, creative gardening 4 times UK BMSC champion, 2 times UK Masters champion, National Championship winner 2008 |
Record at past events: 25th (1995), 21st (2001), 75th (2005), 40th (2007), 62nd (2009) |
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Thailand |
31, Service delivery manager (IT business) Muang, Samutprakarn Stock trading, reading |
Record at past events: 4th (2009) |
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England |
32, Recruitment Consultant London Travel, cinema-going, gastronomy UK National Champion, British Masters Champion, 4 x British Matchplay Champion, 3rd in 2010 Causeway Challenge |
Record at past events: 44th (1999), 7th (2001), 43rd (2005) |
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Gambia |
42, Equalities and Human rights manager Bournemouth, Dorset, England supporting Liverpool FC, playing music in a band, reading, watching movies |
First-time competitor |
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Thailand |
25, Financial advisor Bangkok, THA Stock market analysis, soccer, watching movies, traveling |
First-time competitor |
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United Arab Emirates |
68, Business dubai, united arab emirates Reading,travel,music winner malta open 2010 winner GST 2010 winnner GST 2011 |
Record at past events: 20th (2007) |
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United States |
41, Copyeditor Austin, TX, USA Composing and recording music Finsihed second at 2006 US NSC |
Record at past events: 21st (2007), 21st (2009) |
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New Zealand |
Age withheld, Dangerous Goods Transporter Christchurch, New Zealand 2004 NZ Champion |
Record at past events: 20th (1993), 43rd (1995), 75th (2009) |
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Singapore |
20, Student Singapore WYSC 2007, Singapore Nationals 2011, otherwise dishonourable |
First-time competitor |
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Poland |
53, Editor Warszawa / Warsaw, Poland Esperanto |
Record at past events: 84th (1999), 98th (2007) |
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Sri Lanka |
32, Banker Moratuwa, Colombo Watching cricket, tennis, reading Sri Lanka National Champion |
Record at past events: 94th (1999), 80th (2003), 80th (2005), 81st (2007), 53rd (2009) |
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Canada |
65, University Professor Montreal, Quebec Writing first place WSC 1999; USA, 1983; CNSC, 1998 and 2011 |
Record at past events: 27th (1991), 2nd (1993), 15th (1995), 36th (1997), 1st (1999), 2nd (2001), 17th (2003), 33rd (2005), 4th (2007), 9th (2009) |
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New Zealand |
Age withheld, Editor Auckland 9x NZ Masters titles; 5x NZ National Champion; 1x Trans-Tasman Challenge |
Record at past events: 33rd (1999), 19th (2001), 20th (2003), 18th (2005), 22nd (2007), 47th (2009) |
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Ireland |
41, Engineer New Ross, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland Travelling, languages, jogging and swimming Irish Scrabble Champion 2011 |
First-time competitor |
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England |
49, Investigator Harpenden, UK Mathematics, crosswords, poker, TLS, NYRB |
Record at past events: 41st (1997), 27th (1999), 68th (2001), 23rd (2007) |
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Singapore |
23, Student Singapore, S'pore Travel King's Cup 2007, 2008 - 3rd |
Record at past events: 7th (2007), 40th (2009) |
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United States |
35, Information Technology Support Specialist Attleboro, MA, USA Computer Baseball Simulation Games 2006 Rookie of the Year (unofficial) |
First-time competitor |
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Poland |
47, Unknown Woodbury, MN, USA Unknown Unknown |
First-time competitor |
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United States |
37, Mortgage Underwriter Portland, Oregon, USA Bridge, music NSC 2005, 2009 |
Record at past events: 17th (1999), 9th (2001), 55th (2003), 8th (2005), 3rd (2009) |
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Wales |
58, Lecturer Cardiff, Wales History BMSC (1989) UK Masters (1996) WSC 4th (1993) 5th (2005) |
Record at past events: 4th (1993), 34th (1995), 26th (1997), 34th (1999), 34th (2001), 32nd (2003), 5th (2005), 19th (2007) |
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Malaysia |
31, Hotelier Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Eating, music |
Record at past events: 74th (2005), 70th (2009) |
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