William James (bowls)

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William James
Personal information
Full nameWilliam John James
Nationality Swati / South African
Born (1969-08-22) 22 August 1969 (age 54) [1]
Medal record
Representing Flag of Eswatini.svg  Eswatini
World Singles Champion of Champions
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2007 Warillasingles

William John James (born 22 August 1969) is a South African born, Eswatini (formerly named Swaziland) international lawn bowler. [1]

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Bowls career

James made his international debut in 1998 and has represented Swaziland at two Commonwealth Games; in the singles event at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and in the singles event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. [2]

He won a silver medal at the 2007 World Singles Champion of Champions in Warilla, Australia. [3] [4]

Personal life

He is a farmer by trade and lives in Malkerns. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "2002 Athlete profile". Commonwealth Games. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. "Athletes & Results". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  3. "World Singles Champion of Champions". Bowls Scotland.
  4. "Bowls: Grantham taking no chances now". Otago Daily Times. 24 October 2011.