Lena Rea
# Lena Rea

Lena Rea later Lena McAleese (born c. 1940) is a former Irish badminton player.

## Biography

Lena Rea won her first national title in Ireland in 1959, winning the mixed competition with Kenneth Carlisle. In 1960 and 1961 she defended the title. In 1961, Rea won the Irish Open for the first time. Another title followed there in 1973 with Barbara Beckett.

## Achievements

| Year | Tournament | Event | Winner |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Mixed | Kenneth Carlisle / Lena Rea |
| 1960 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Mixed | Kenneth Carlisle / Lena Rea |
| 1961 | Irish Open | Women's doubles | Sue Peard / Lena Rea |
| 1961 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Mixed | Kenneth Carlisle / Lena Rea |
| 1962 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Lena McAleese / Mary O’Sullivan |
| 1964 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Lena McAleese / Sue Peard |
| 1968 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Mixed | Kenneth Carlisle / Lena McAleese |
| 1968 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Lena McAleese / Joan McCloy |
| 1969 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Lena McAleese / Joan McCloy |
| 1970 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Lena McAleese / Joan McCloy |
| 1973 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Lena McAleese / Sue Peard |
| 1973 | Irish Open | Women's doubles | Barbara Beckett / Lena McAleese |
| 1974 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's doubles | Barbara Beckett / Lena McAleese |
