Les Watson
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  England |
| Born | 3 May 1909 Darlington |
| Died | 1 April 1991 (aged 82) Darlington |
| Sport | |
| Club | Darlington East Park |
Medal record | |
John Leslie 'Les' Watson (1909-1991), was an England international lawn bowler.[1][2]
Bowls career[]
He won a gold medal in the Men's Rinks (Fours) at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, with Sidney Drysdale, David Bryant and Tom Fleming.[3]
He won the 1956 pairs National Championship with his brother Harry Watson representing Darlington East Park and Durham.[4]
Personal life[]
He was an engineer by trade.
References[]
- ^ "profile". Bowls tawa.
- ^ "Commonwealth Games Medallists". GBR Athletics.
- ^ "Athletes and Results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
- ^ "Past Records". Bowls England.
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