Samantha Atkinson

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Samantha Atkinson
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Bornc.1994 [1]
Australia
Sport
Sport Bowls
ClubDandenong BC
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking6 (June 2024) [2]
Medal record
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
WB Indoor Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Guernsey mixed pairs

Samantha Atkinson (born c.1994) is an Australian international lawn and indoor bowler and world indoor champion. [3]

Bowls career

Atkinson came to prominence in 2023, after winning the 2023 Australian Indoor Championships women's singles title. [4]

Together with Ray Pearse, she won the mixed pairs title at the 2024 World Bowls Indoor Championships, held at the Guernsey Indoor Bowling Association. [5] [6]

By winning the 2024 world indoor mixed pairs title, she propelled herself into a world ranking high of 6. [2]

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References

  1. "Samantha Atkinson". World Bowls Series. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Female rankings". World Bowls Series. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. "Samantha Atkinson". Aero Bowls. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. "Atkinson ready to tackle the Nationals". Bowls Australia. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. "Day 7 Wrap: World Bowls And IIBC Indoor Championships". World Bowls International. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  6. "Day 6 Wrap: World Bowls And IIBC Indoor Championships". World Bowls International. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.