Lilian Nicholas
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | 24 November 1909 Ebbw Vale, Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Bowls |
| Club | Sophia Gardens Ebbw Vale Nevill |
Medal record | |
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Lilian Nicholas (born 24 November 1909, date of death unknown) was an international lawn and indoor bowls competitor for Wales.[1]
Bowls career
[edit | edit source]In 1971, she became the first woman to represent Wales at bowls.[2]
In 1977 she won the bronze medal in the pairs at the 1977 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Worthing with Janet Ackland and a silver medal in the team event (Taylor Trophy).[3]
Nicholas was seven times Welsh singles champion in 1963, 1964, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1978 & 1982 at the Welsh National Bowls Championships.[3] and twice an indoor Welsh triples champion.[4] She was also the inaugural winner of the singles at the British Isles Bowls Championships in 1972.[5]
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