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Howard Bach
- In an amazing run, Bach won the 2005 Doubles International Championship with partner Tony Gunawan, defeating the #8, #1, #4 and #2 seeds in consecutive nights for the win. It was the first time an American team had ever medaled in a major int. tournament
- IBF World Ranked #12 in Men's Doubles in 2002, the highest ranking ever for a U.S. Team
- First Place in 2002 U.S. National Men's Doubles, ranked second in singles
- First Place 2001 Men's Doubles - Brazil Int'l, Pan American Champs, Miami Classic, U.S. Nationals
- Member of 2000 & 2001 USA Badminton's Doubles Team of the Year
- Resident athlete at the Orange National Training Center at the Orange County Badminton Club, where he lives and trains.
- Enjoys fishing, bowling and basketball.
- Is a U.S. Badminton Development Foundation Coach, which is part of the Junior Development Program.
- Sponsored by Yonex Corp. - uses the Yonex Muscle Power 77 racket.
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies at Cal State University of Fullerton.
- Attributes much of his success to his family and their unending support.
- On track to go to his first Olympic Games in men's doubles.
- While a rival of U.S. #1 Kevin Han in singles, the two team to form the top doubles tandem in the country.
- Member of the GM's "Team Behind the Team," as part of the 2000 General Motors contribution/promotion for the Olympic Games, and as a result was awarded a new Pontiac Grand AM.
- Silver medalist in doubles at the 1999 Pan Am Games
Moved from San Francisco to Orange, Calif. so he could focus all of his attention on badminton. Since his move, Bach has become a better all-around player and has teamed with Han to form one of the world's best doubles teams. He trains and works out seven days a week in his quest for Athens. As a result, Bach and Han have both sacrificed their singles career because they know that together they have a better chance of winning an Olympic medal.
Related Links
Q&A: Badminton's Duo, Han and Bach on their superpowers
Q&A: Bach, Gunawan talk about their 2005 World Badminton title
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Height: 5' 7
Born: 2/22/1979
Hometown: San Francisco, Calif.
Resides: Orange, Calif.
Sport: Badminton
Event: Men's Doubles with Kevin Han
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