Ross Norman

Ross William Norman MNZM (born 7 January 1959[1]) is a New Zealand former professional squash player.

He is best remembered for winning the World Open in 1986, when he beat Jahangir Khan of Pakistan in the final 9–5, 9–7, 7–9, 9–1 to end Jahangir's unbeaten streak dating back to 1981.

The win marked the end of an unbeaten run for Khan that had stretched for over five years (the longest in the history of professional sport).

[citation needed] Norman retired from the professional squash circuit in 1995, but has remained active in seniors events.

[citation needed] In the 2014 New Year Honours, Norman was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to squash.