About Leighton Jenkins
Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 84). Leighton Jenkins was a bowls player.
Daniel "Leighton" Jenkins (4 December 1928 – 8 March 2013) was an international lawn bowler from Wales who competed at the Commonwealth Games.
Biography Jenkins broke his arm playing rugby, which forced him to take up bowls in 1947. and was a two-times national champion, winning the pairs at the Welsh National Bowls Championships in 1968 with Gwyn Howells and the fours in 1967. By winning the national pairs they represented Wales at the 1968 British Isles Bowls Championships. at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. He participated in the pairs competition partnering Leighton Jenkins.
By profession he was the head of music at a comprehensive school
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leighton Jenkins?
Welsh lawn bowler
When was Leighton Jenkins born?
Leighton Jenkins was born on 4 December 1928.
When did Leighton Jenkins die?
Leighton Jenkins died on 8 March 2013.
What was Leighton Jenkins's occupation?
Leighton Jenkins was a bowls player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leighton Jenkins (bowls)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leighton Jenkins. https://biography.guide/leighton-jenkins-bowls-player/
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