Jimmy Butler

Olympian 1992, 1996

Athlete Bio#

Age

Hometown

Houston, TX

Home Club: Houston Table Tennis Club/Texas Table Tennis Training Center

Equipment: Stellan Bengtsson Alpha blade

Coach: Stellan Bengtsson

How long have you been playing? Started at age 6 in 1977. Retired from 2003-2012.

How did you get involved in the sport? Father

Your best victory or tournament? Highest Rating to date? 4-time U.S. Men's Singles National Champion 1990, 1992, 1993, 2014. Two-time U.S. Olympic Team Member 1992, 1996. 1995 World Team Cup Bronze Medalist & MVP. Highest US rating 2763. Highest world Ranking #70.

What are your Goals in the sport? To upgrade the Current U.S. System to a more professional model.

Who is your Favorite Player? Why? Jan Ove Waldner (SWE) because of his creativity. Sweden has been a great host country to many American table tennis players.

Describe your game or playing philosophy. Offensive player with a very strong backhand and service game.

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