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Richard Bowen

b. 1957

Welsh bowls player

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About Richard Bowen

Born 1957. Richard Bowen is a British bowls player.

Richard Bowen (born 5 January 1957) is a Welsh international lawn bowler.

Bowls career Bowen won a bronze medal in the fours with Jason Greenslade, Ian Slade and Dai Wilkins at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Bowen now bowls for Shipdham Bowling Club and has previously bowled for Porthcawl Bowling Club, Cardigan Bowling Club, Barry Athletic Bowling Club and also Dinas Powys Bowling Club.

Bowen won the 1994 fours title at the Welsh National Bowls Championships when bowling for Cardigan BC and the National Senior Singles in 2018 when bowling for Barry Athletic Bowling Club. He has also won the Welsh Triples in 1988 bowling with Porthcawl Bowling Club. Richard Bowen won his last National Title whilst bowling with Dinas Powys Bowling Club, winning the Senior Fours title in 2022.

He is previously a director of BowlsWales, where he had responsibility for hi-performance and HR.

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Important facts

Born
5 January 1957, Briton Ferry
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Bowls player
Nationality
United Kingdom

People in Richard Bowen's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Bowen?

Welsh bowls player

When was Richard Bowen born?

Richard Bowen was born on 5 January 1957 in Briton Ferry.

What is Richard Bowen's occupation?

Richard Bowen is a bowls player.

What nationality is Richard Bowen?

Richard Bowen is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Bowen

· Wikidata: Q28510956

· DBpedia: Richard Bowen (bowls)

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