Bristol squash player, 80, wins seventh world record title

Manley said there was a strong sense of community at the squash events, despite the travelling and the physical toll of competing.

She only decided to enter the tournament in Perth after friends from South Africa and France also signed up.

Manley has played with many of the same people through the years and said she has adapted her game to remain top of the pile.

“You have to change your game a bit as you get older and get a bit devious,” she said.

One of Manley’s occasional opponents is her son-in-law Nick Carline, who says he routinely loses to Manley despite being around half her age.

“It’s very frustrating,” he said. “She’s got the most amazing accuracy.”

He added: “Squash is played on a small court so you can carry on playing later in life if you’re able to read the game, and she reads me very well.”

Carline said the last time he played Manley he managed to get one game over which was an achievement.

Manley wants to encourage new people to pick up the squash racket.

“Just have a go, it’s brilliant, it’s an amazing game and you get rid of a lot of energy in a very quick time,” she said.