The Greechans

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The Greechans are a family of bowls players from Jersey. Both Lindsey Greechan and Thomas Greechan, compete both indoor and outdoor, as does their daughter Chloe Greechan and son Taylor Greechan. Thomas, Lindsey and Helen (Thomas' late mother) are all British champions while Thomas, Lindsey and Chloe have all won the IIBC Championships on at least one occasion each. [1] Lindsey, Thomas and Helen have also represented Jersey at the Commonwealth Games. [2]

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Bowls Profiles

Lindsey Greechan

Thomas Greechan

Chloe Greechan

Helen Greechan

Helen Greechan
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Jersey)
Died28 December 2020 [3]
Sport
ClubJersey BC
Medal record
British Isles Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2014pairs

Helen Russell Greechan represented Jersey in the women's triples at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and has won the 2014 pairs title at the British Isles Women's Bowls Championships. [4]

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