Marie Watson
Former lawn bowler
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Marie Watson is a former international lawn bowler from New Zealand.[1]
NationalityNew Zealander
Born1944 (age 81–82)
SportBowls
ClubLinwood BC
Stoke BC
United, Nelson
Stoke BC
United, Nelson
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Medal record
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Bowls career
She won a gold medal in the women's pairs with Judy Howat at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland.[2][3]
Two years later she won a silver medal in the fours at the 1992 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Ayr.[4]
In addition to the major championship successes, Watson won nine medals at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships, including two gold medals in the triples and fours during the 1995 tournament at Dunedin.[5]
She has won six New Zealand National Bowls Championships titles; (1996, 1997, 1999 & 2003 singles), (1987 pairs) and (1995 fours) when bowling for various bowls clubs.[6]