Douglas Kempsell
Scottish squash player
Douglas Leslie Kempsell (born 13 April 1993) is a former professional squash player who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 92 in May 2017.
Biography
Kempsell represented the Scottish team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the Birmingham, England, where he competed in the men's doubles event partnering Alan Clyne.
Kempsell won a bronze medal partnering Alan Clyne at the 2022 World Squash Doubles Championships.
Kempsell retired from international squash and became a head chef at his business Dining by DK. He was professionally trained in Orocco Pier, South Queensferry.
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