Career
Vaughan married Piret Hamer (Vaughan) on 2 May 2008, in Tallinn, Estonia. His highest world ranking was number 7 (2002). To date he has 107 caps representing Wales (March 2009).
He manages the Richard Vaughan Badminton Academy.
Summer Olympics
Vaughan has competed twice in badminton at the Summer Olympics. = 2000 Summer Olympics = 2004 Summer Olympics He also competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics despite contracting a virus similar to glandular fever which seriously impaired his preparation for the Athens Olympics.
In men"s singles, he defeated Marco Vasconcelos of Portugal in the first round. In the round of 16, Vaughan was himself defeated by Shon Seung-Mo of of Korea, the eventual Silver Medalist.
Best Grand Prix Results
Last 16 All England 2001, 2002, 2004, 2007
1/4 Final Danish Grand Prix 2001
1/4 Final Swiss Grand Prix 2002
1/4 Final German Grand Prix 2002
Semi Final Dutch Grand Prix 2000
Semi Final United States Grand Prix 2007
Final Polish Grand Prix 2000
Final Polish Grand Prix 2001.