Julie Thomas (bowls)
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Nationality | Welsh |
Born | 9 July 1967 |
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Country | Wales |
Sport | bowls |
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Julie Thomas (born 9 July 1967)[1] is a Welsh lawn bowler.
Thomas was a head teacher at a primary school until she lost her sight.[2]
She competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games where she won a bronze medal in the mixed para-sport pairs event alongside .[3]
References[]
- ^ "Lawn Bowls | Athlete Profile: Julie THOMAS - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Bolter, Abby (26 December 2017). "This completely blind bowler takes on sighted players and wins". WalesOnline. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Julie Thomas and Gilbert Miles win bronze in bowls". ITV News. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
Categories:
- 1967 births
- Living people
- Welsh female bowls players
- Bowls players at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Wales
- Commonwealth Games medallists in lawn bowls
- Heads of schools in Wales
- Sportspeople with a vision impairment