Showing posts with label Andy Thomson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andy Thomson. Show all posts

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Thomson Wins Third Bowls Title


Andy Thomson has won his third indoor World Bowls Championship singles title - 17 years after his second.

The 56-year-old Londoner beat Wales' Jason Greenslade 2-0 (11-4 10-9) at the Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk.

England's captain and most-capped bowler, who last won in 1995, collected a giant glass trophy and £40,000 - the biggest prize in the sport.

Thomson, the world number 10, dedicated the win to his father, adding: "I can't believe I am world champion again."

The sales rep, who plays for Cyphers and Blackheath & Greenwich clubs, added: "I don't think I am old but I cannot believe what I have done; I'm so pleased and proud."

Greenslade, 15 years his junior, was seeded 13 for the event.

In a tournament of shocks on the blue rink, defending champion Paul Foster was knocked out by 18-year-old Ross Owen in the first round.