Description: (Danish Badminton Player)
Lene Køppen, a former badminton player from Denmark, achieved significant success in the sport during the 1970s and 1980s. Renowned for her speed and athleticism, she secured multiple Danish national and major international championships. She stands out as one of the few Danish women to have triumphed in both the World and All-England singles titles. In a historic moment at the 1977 IBF World Championships, she clinched victory in both the mixed doubles and women's singles events. Køppen's remarkable achievements led to her induction into the World Badminton Hall of Fame in 1998.