Thierry Lincou reached the World No 1 ranking in January 2004.
12 Facts About Thierry Lincou
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That year, Lincou won the World Open title, the Hong Kong Open and the Super Series Finals.
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Thierry Lincou has been known as one of the greatest lateral movers in the game, as well as being one of the fittest players in the history of squash.
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Thierry Lincou called Thierry "titi-tight," because of his precision and tight shots.
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Thierry Lincou has enjoyed considerable success at the elite level of the game, rising steadily through the ranks since joining the professional squash circuit in 1994.
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Thierry Lincou has beaten all of the world's top squash players including Peter Nicol, Jonathon Power, David Palmer, Lee Beachill, and many others.
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In 2003, Thierry Lincou was a member of the French team which finished runners-up to Australia at the World Team Squash Championships.
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Thierry Lincou became the first Frenchman to win the World Championship.
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Thierry Lincou was runner-up of the prestigious British Open in 2006 against Nick Matthew and in 2007 against Gregory Gaultier.
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Thierry Lincou won 11 titles of the French Nationals and was one of only five players to have maintained themselves in the top 10 without interruption for 10 years at the PSA World Tour.
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In October 2012, Thierry Lincou retired at the age of 36 after winning the Bluenose Squash Classic, the 23rd PSA World Tour title of his career.
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Thierry Lincou is currently coaching the Massachusetts Institute of Technology varsity squash team.