Peter Rasmussen ends his career..

[klaphat]

Danish media reports today that Peter Rasmussen has ended his career. As most will know he has ben suffering with a lot of injuries, but he has been fighting to return... and apparently only last year he was approaching the way of playing which made him world champion.. but then he was injured again.. and now he has given up..

Peter.. good bye.. thank you.. and good luck..

[willie]

Peter the Great, gracious, first class champion ! We'll miss you.

[the_danish_boy]

Peter Rasmussen is going to stop playing Badminton. At US Open He Felled on his foot, and he said to the national coach that he would stop playing international.

I FEEL SOOOOOOO SORRY FOR HIM..! :crying:

[olli]

It's really sad that his career had to end like this.
I had hoped, that he would recover at least to celebrate one more big title.
Who has seen him playing in my alltime favourite match (WCH 97 vs. Sun Jun), knows at what incredible level he was able to play.
He really would have deserved to quit with one more big bang, sniff.

[Qidong]

I feel sorry for him too. Both Gade and him were having so many injuries. I think the Danish national team needs to find someone to look at their Feng Shui. ;)

[splitstep]

I feel sorry for him too. Both Gade and him were having so many injuries. I think the Danish national team needs to find someone to look at their Feng Shui. ;)
lol u joka.. but luck not really on their side..

[wood_22_chuck]

Wonder if their training style is not in sync with their physique?

Farewell Peter Rasmussen. Anyone can post a brief bio, and pic?


-dave

[LoveJoy]

Peter Rasmussen vs Sun Jun ..WoW

Wish Peter the best

[cooler]

It's really sad that his career had to end like this.
I had hoped, that he would recover at least to celebrate one more big title.
Who has seen him playing in my alltime favourite match (WCH 97 vs. Sun Jun), knows at what incredible level he was able to play.
He really would have deserved to quit with one more big bang, sniff.

yes, PR had left behind some very memorable matches that i have watched:

97WCH and the recent thomas cup.

[seven]

This is another GREAT player retiring :(

Well, congrats to Peter for his great achievements, despite being injured so long and often.

There is now only ONE MS World Champion in activity (XXZ), and for how long?... :(

[Johnny]

Peter Rasmussen

Born: 2nd of August 1974, Copenhagen
Height: 179 cm
Hand: Left
Nickname: The White Chinese

Danish Champion
1992 U18
1997
1999

Nordic Champion
1997

European Champion
2002

World Champion
1997

Japan Open
1997

25 matches for Denmark 1996 - 2004

Playing style
Already as a young player he recieved training from a Chinese (Lian Ying?) and he developed a Chinese inspired way of playing with lots of jumpsmashes and powerful footwork.

Profile (in Danish)
http://www.badminton.dk/default.asp?pageid=427

Interview with PR about his decision to stop (in Danish)
http://www.badminton.dk/default.asp?pageid=2249


I've translated a few quotes from the interview to the best of my ability:
"I've had fantastic expiriences with badminton and I quit with my head held high. Others may think my career riddled with injuries but I have a different view. For me 90 percent of my career has been positive. You have to accept that when you're reaching for the extreme then there will be difficulties and disappointments."
...
"I've always trained hard - maybe too hard, but it's been worth it. Badminton has given me a lot. I've said it this way: Badminton is life and life is badminton."


Farewell Peter and thanks for everything!
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Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word 'happy' would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.
-Carl Jung

[Johnny]

http://www.badminton.dk/billeder/nye%20profilbilleder/pera.jpg

http://www.badminton.dk/billeder/hs/peter%20rasmussen/rasmussen6_400x266.jpg

http://sportscamp.cmsup.dk/upload_files/1074130807.jpg

[Mag]

This is such sad and depressing news. Peter Rasmussen is one of my all-time favourite MS players. Plagued by injuries, he could not always live up to his potential, but when he did he was absolutely fantastic to watch. Such fluid movement around court, amazing jump smashes and sharp net play. The 1997 WC semi against Haryanto Arbi is one example, and to some extent also the legendary final against Sun Jun.

It appears that his dynamic playing style took its toll.

His career ends with a retired US Open final, but for me his last great match will be the 3rd singles in the Thomas Cup semi against Indonesia, where he convincingly beat Simon Santoso and won the tie for Denmark.

I read that Peter is now going to complete his medical studies. It's comforting to know that he will have a career after badminton. I wish him the best of luck with his new life.

[*GaDe~CaMiLlA*]

We'll Miss U!!!:p

[Dzgdz]

It was his picture at my desktop saying to me good morning every time I switch on my computer in the morning.

His dynamics is absolutely amazing (as well as Raphael's eye).

We will miss you.

regards

dzgdz

[Dill]

Odd timing since Carlton have just released new versions of the "Rasmussen" rackets

[*GaDe~CaMiLlA*]

so what's the next job of rasmussen? :confused:

[Schneider]

Such a shame that a absoloute great player PR has had to end his career.:(
A great player and great to watch and despite his absense he will still be my inspiration in badminton.

Peter goodbye and good luck for the future.:)

[JR]

Hi Guys!!

Peter has just announced his retirement.

Let´s all bid him farewell and wish him good luck in the future.

One of the big stars of danish mens singles should feel that he will be missed!! :( :(

Kind Regards

Jonas :(

[^Tayo^]

I must say that he was and still one of my favorite player in single. We'll miss you buddy. Get well soon.

Tayo

[Schneider]

Just out of curiosity who won out of Peter Rasmussen and D.Lin (don't know his first name) Mens singles in the 2002 Thomas Cup. I haven't seen all of it.

[ploppers]

Lin dan: 1-7 3-7 7-1 2-7

[Schneider]

Lin dan: 1-7 3-7 7-1 2-7 Thanks, does anyone know a link to a website which lets you watch the full match?

[Axel_21]

Peter is a legend, will be missed by loadsa people. I train with Lian Zhang and sometimes got to play practice matches against peter, he's the worlds nicest guy. :)

[Schneider]

Peter is a legend, will be missed by loadsa people. I train with Lian Zhang and sometimes got to play practice matches against peter, he's the worlds nicest guy. :) You trained with Peter Rasmussen:eek:. I would love to do that, he's my inspiration in badminton. I've got video's of his matches and use the Carlton Rasmussen series, they are great rackets he had good taste in his rackets:D.

[Schneider]

C'mon guys/ladies we have to keep this players memory strong! Somebody post plz!:)

[Schneider]

Peter Rasmussen vs Sun Jun ..WoW

Wish Peter the best I completely agree, i've just finished downloading Sun Jun vs Rasmussen off eMule and it was well worth the wait. Easily one of the best matches i've ever seen:D.

[Schneider]

I am just wandering, I've seen the first part of the Rasmussen vs Sun Jun match (and it is easily one of the best matches i've ever seen) and one of the commentators says that Peter Rasmussen has a style that can beat a asian player as he was taught by one, does anyone know who the chinese coach was?

Thanks in advance

Nathan

[Mag]

Zhang Lin Ying.

Read more in this thread. (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13230)

And yes, that is a great match.
But Peter was actually playing even better when he beat Arbi in the semi-final of the same tournament... :)

[Schneider]

Zhang Lin Ying.

Read more in this thread. (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13230)

And yes, that is a great match.
But Peter was actually playing even better when he beat Arbi in the semi-final of the same tournament... :)Does anyone have the ed2k link for the semi-final match against Hariyanto Arbi, I would imagine it was quite something to watch:D .

[Daylightkiller]

You trained with Peter Rasmussen:eek:. I would love to do that, he's my inspiration in badminton. I've got video's of his matches and use the Carlton Rasmussen series, they are great rackets he had good taste in his rackets:D.

I agree that peter rasmussen was a great player, he is also my inspiration to play. His jump smashes are just awesome, i wish i could smash like him. I got the old rasmussen raquet and the new tour

Best regards, Peter!

[takuan]

Bye bye Peter ...but plzz dont step away from badminton :)

[the_way]

Peter rasmussen win in 97 WC is one of the most memorable moment in danish badminton history.
he beat hariyanto arbi and sunjun to win this championship...

in fact..during that time....hariyanto=taufik and sunjun=lindan:cool: :cool:

can any of today player beat these 2 players back 2 back?

[Schneider]

I agree it was an incredible match and it was very unfortunate that Sun Jun's leg cramped up, but before that Peter Rasmussen played extremely well, tireing out his Chinese opponent and his jump smash was incredible!, getting the lines frightengly well and manage to come back from a 9-13 to take it 18-13 in the 2nd game it was just incredible to watch showing that Peter Rasmussen had strong mental disipline. And in all fairness the handling of the dilema of Sun Jun's cramping was handled very poorely, Peter Rasmussen having to wait a long time between rallys and he too having to stretch to keep the latic acids out his muscles. But at the end it was a very nice thing to watch as Peter Rasmussen won but at the same time rather sad as Sun Jun had to get rushed out not even shaking Peter's hand.

The feelings going through Peter Rasmussen at the very moment he won i can't imagine:D. Don't think i'll ever see a match as good as that.

[Schneider]

plz keep posting.

[weeyet]

i remember how peter rasmussen waving to supporters..:cool:

[weeyet]

anyway, suddenly feel that sun jun could have nearly matched yang yang's achievements by winning two back-to-back world champion crowns...

[weeyet]

('cont) by reaching two consecutive WC finals and won one of them!!

[donpedro]

It actually says on a Danish badminton site that Peter Rasmussen is concidering a comeback
http://badminton-nyt.dk/
He has started running, and if his body allows it, he will maybe start competing next year.

[Schneider]

It actually says on a Danish badminton site that Peter Rasmussen is concidering a comeback
http://badminton-nyt.dk/
He has started running, and if his body allows it, he will maybe start competing next year.

Thats great to hear. Keep posting:)

[weeyet]

oh, really???
Glad to hear that!!!!:)

[yannie]

Thats great to hear. Keep posting:)

coooool, one of my friends has played against him ;) like 5 years ago.

[Johansen]

I have to make a little correction.

I have spoken with Peter, and he say that he would like to try to play again, but it will NOT be on top level.

Best Regards
Johansen
www.badminton-nyt.dk (http://www.badminton-nyt.dk)

[Schneider]

It would be really good if Peter started playing again, just out of curiosity have they stopped making the Carlton Rasmussen Tour because he's retired?

Thanks in Advance:)