William James (bowls)

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

William James
Personal information
Full nameWilliam John James
NationalitySwati / South African
Born (1969-08-22) 22 August 1969[1]
Medal record
Representing  Eswatini
World Singles Champion of Champions
Silver medal – second place2007 Warillasingles

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]

References

  1. "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.


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