Standing tall atop the podium: the oldest winner in the history of the ITTF North America Cup, 44-year-old Jimmy Butler (second from left). Joining him were runner-up Timothy Wang (left); Pierre-Luc Theriault (3rd place); and last year’s winner, Kanak Jha (4th place). (photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Jimmy Butler represented the United States at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, and had achieved a world ranking of No. 70. Forced to leave the sport at the age of 27 and undergo years of muscle therapy, he is now the reigning U.S. champion. (photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Timothy Wang was the top seed in Markham, Ontario, but lost to Jimmy Butler in the final, 11-5, 11-6, 8-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-8. (photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Defending champion Kanak Jha, who made history last year by winning the ITTF North America Cup at the age of 14, fell to Timothy Wang in the semifinals, 11-8, 11-9, 14-12, 8-11, 1-11, 8-11, 11-5. (photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Photos: 2015 ITTF North America Cup – Markham, Ontario, Canada
all photos by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine
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