Alex Marshall (bowls)
Alex "Tattie" Marshall (born 8 February 1967)[1] is a lawn bowler.[2]
He is a record breaking six-time World Indoor Singles Champion and was given the MBE in 2007 for his services to the sport.
Alex started bowling at the young age of eight supported by both his father and grandfather.
His achievements include Commonwealth Games Pairs Gold in 2002[3] & 2006, Outdoor World Bowls Championships Singles Silver in 2004, Pairs Gold in 1992 & 2000, Pairs Silver in 1996 and Fours Gold in 1992.
In 2014, Alex created a social media storm after he celebrated a Commonwealth Games semi-final victory over England with a "get it up ye" salute.
Performance timeline
| Tournament | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens Singles | W | SF | SF | QF | W | W | R2 | R2 | W | W | R2 | R2 | RU | R1 | R2 | QF | W |
| Mens Doubles | DNE | W | R1 | SF | SF | QF | QF | SF | R1 | SF | R1 | QF | W | W | W | RU | RU |
| Mixed Doubles | Not held | W | DNE | QF | SF | RU | SF | W | R1 | R1 | DNE | QF | SF | ||||
Mens Doubles partners = 2000 - 2003 David Gourlay, 2004 - 2015 Paul Foster.
Mixed Doubles partners = 2004 Amy Monkhouse, 2006 Laura Hawryszko, 2007 Allison Merrien, 2008 Caroline Brown, 2009 Debbie Stavrou, 2010 - 2011 Carol Ashby, 2012 Janice Gowler, 2014 Allison Merrien, 2015 Julie Forrest.
References
- ↑ http://www.premierleaguebowls.net/profiles/alex_marshall.htm
- ↑
- ↑ Lindsay, Clive (4 August 2002). "Scots are golden pair". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 30 March 2013.