Donna Kellogg
Encyclopedia
Donna Victoria Kellogg MBE
(born 20 January 1978 in Derby
) is an English
badminton
player. She first played badminton at the age of 10.
.
Kellogg's highest world ranking is fourth in Women's Doubles with a national ranking of first in the same event.
. They defeated Koon Wai Chee
and Li Wing Mui
of Hong Kong
in the first round but were defeated by Zhao Tingting
and Wei Yili
of China
in the round of 16.
with Anthony Clark
, losing in the final against Gail Emms
and Nathan Robertson
.
in doubles at the 2008 Olympics
in the Round of 16. They lost the first match.
with a degree in Sports Science. Her occupation/professional qualification is BSC Physical Education, Sport Science and Recreational Management.
Kellogg was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 20 January 1978 in Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
badminton
Badminton
Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players or two opposing pairs , who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their...
player. She first played badminton at the age of 10.
Career
Her first representative match for England was against China at the World Championships 1997 in Scotland. The best performances of her career are winning the European Women's Doubles Gold medal in 2000 with Jo Goode and in 2006 with Gail EmmsGail Emms
Gail Elizabeth Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player who has achieved international success in doubles tournaments....
.
Kellogg's highest world ranking is fourth in Women's Doubles with a national ranking of first in the same event.
2004 Summer Olympics
Kellogg competed with Gail Emms in women's doubles at the 2004 Summer OlympicsBadminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held at the Goudi Olympic Hall at the Goudi Olympic Complex from August 14 through August 21. Both men and women competed in their own singles and doubles events and together they competed in a mixed doubles event....
. They defeated Koon Wai Chee
Koon Wai Chee
Koon Wai Chee Louisa is a female badminton player from Hong Kong.Koon competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Li Wing Mui. They were defeated by Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg of Great Britain in the round of...
and Li Wing Mui
Li Wing Mui
Li Wing Mui is a female badminton player from Hong Kong.Li competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Koon Wai Chee. They were defeated by Gail Emms and Donna Kellogg of Great Britain in the round of 32...
of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in the first round but were defeated by Zhao Tingting
Zhao Tingting
Zhao Tingting is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:A doubles specialist, Zhao has often been a "utility player" on China's national team, winning international tournaments with a variety of compatriots who typically partner someone else...
and Wei Yili
Wei Yili
Wei Yili is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:A women's doubles specialist, since 2001 Wei has competed on the world circuit in partnership with a variety of her fellow countrywomen, but most often with either Zhao Tingting or Zhang Yawen...
of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
in the round of 16.
2006
Kellogg reached the mixed doubles final at the 2006 IBF World Championships2006 IBF World Championships
The 2006 IBF World Championships was held in Madrid, the capital of Spain, from September 18 to September 24, 2006.-Medalists:-Men's Singles:-Men's Doubles:-Women's Singles:-Women's Doubles:-Mixed Doubles:-Medal account:...
with Anthony Clark
Anthony Clark (badminton)
Anthony Ian Clark is an English badminton player.-2004 Summer Olympics:Clark competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's doubles with partner Nathan Robertson...
, losing in the final against Gail Emms
Gail Emms
Gail Elizabeth Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player who has achieved international success in doubles tournaments....
and Nathan Robertson
Nathan Robertson
Nathan James Robertson is an English badminton player who has achieved international success in both the men's events and the mixed doubles event...
.
2008 Summer Olympics
She and partner Gail Emms faced ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
in doubles at the 2008 Olympics
Badminton at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Badminton competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 17 at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium.-Qualification:The qualification for 2008 Summer Olympics began from May 2007 until April 2008...
in the Round of 16. They lost the first match.
Personal life
In 1999 she graduated from Loughborough UniversityLoughborough University
Loughborough University is a research based campus university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England...
with a degree in Sports Science. Her occupation/professional qualification is BSC Physical Education, Sport Science and Recreational Management.
Kellogg was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 Birthday Honours.