Robert Gourlay (bowls)

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Robert S Gourlay is a former Hong Kong international lawn bowler. [1]

He won a silver medal in the fours at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, with Alfred Coates and brothers Raoul da Luz and Jose da Luz. [2]

He also competed in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales. [3]

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References

  1. "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  2. "COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALLISTS - BOWLS". GBR Athletics.
  3. "Profile". Bowls Tawa.