Bob Love (bowls)

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Bob Love
BEM
Personal information
Nationality British
Born (1954-04-24) 24 April 1954 (age 70)
Birmingham, England
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight70 kg (150 lb)
Sport
Sport Lawn bowls and indoor bowls
EventOpen para-sport triples
ClubTamworth IBC
Medal record
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Men's lawn bowls
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Open para-sport triples

Robert Alan Love (born 24 April 1954) is a British lawn bowler. He competed for England in the open para-sport triples event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won a bronze medal. [1] Bob currently plays at Tamworth IBC in inter club competitions and leagues.

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References

  1. "Bob Love biography" . Retrieved 7 October 2014.