Clarice Power

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Clarice Power
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NationalityFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Sport
ClubVictoria (state)
Mooroopna GBC
Bundoora BC
Euroa BC
Medal record
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh fours

Clarice Christina Power is an Australian former international lawn bowler. [1]

She was part of the fours team that won a silver medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh. [2]

In 2017, she was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame and has won four state championships. [3]

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References

  1. "Clarice Power profile". Bowls tawa.
  2. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  3. Will Murray (2 August 2017). "Hall of Fame for Clarice". Euroa Gazette via Press Reader.