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Lea Jansen

LEA JANSEN

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Lea Jansenis an American professional pickleball player from Spokane, Washington. She played tennis at Washington State University (WSU), where she was named conference Player of the Year and a NAIA First-Team All-American. She earned a degree in accounting and an MBA in healthcare management.

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My encounter with pickleball

In the summer of 2019, at the urging of her childhood friendTyson McGuffin, she started pickleball. She made her pro debut in 2020 and rose to prominence rapidly onPPA Tour. She has won medals in all three events at major tournaments.

Competitive record

As of March 2026: 113 tournaments played, 795 career matches, and a win rate of62.4%
Medals in all three events at major PPA Tour tournaments

Her battle with type 1 diabetes

At 23 she was hospitalized with ketoacidosis andtype 1 diabeteswas diagnosed. While battling blood-sugar management, she continues to compete at the top level as a pro athlete, becoming a role model for people fighting the same disease.

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