She was one of the leading players on the international squash circuit in the late 1970s and early 1980s[citation needed], and won the 1981 Women's World Open Squash Championship.

[1] Thorne was at the pinnacle of her game in the early 1980s, and held the World No.1 ranking in both 1981 and 1982.

Thorne represented Australia in international team squash for seven years from 1977 to 1984.

[3] She was also awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 recognition for her achievements.

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