Barbara Diggens

Barbara Diggens, is a former English professional squash player.

Biography

Born as Barabara Cooper on 8 October 1949 in Hove, East Sussex, she started playing aged 19 at the Hove Squash Club and became a professional tennis and squash coach.
Her greatest achievement was being part of the winning England team during the 1979 Women's World Team Squash Championships. She also represented England at the 1983 Women's World Team Squash Championships, where England finished as runners-up, losing 2-1 in the final to Australia.
Diggens won three gold medals for the England women's national squash team at the European Squash Team Championships in 1980, 1981 and 1982.