Lynsey Clarke
Date of birth:
December 6, 1983
Current state:
Queensland
Current club:
Club Helensvale
Australian debut:
2003
Cap number:
62
International appearances:
239
International playing achievements:
2012 World Championships - Gold medal - Triples
2012 SA International Series - Overall team gold
2012 SA International Series - Silver medal - Fours
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Overall Womens team gold
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Gold medal - Triples
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Silver medal - Fours
2010 Eight Nation Test Event- Silver medal- Pairs
2009 Asia Pacific Championships - Bronze medal Pairs
2008 World Championships Gold medal Fours
2008 World Championships Bronze medal Pairs
2007 Asia Pacific Championship Gold medal Pairs
2007 Asia Pacific Championship Bronze medal- Fours
2006 Commonwealth Games Gold medal- Pairs
2005 Asia Pacific Championship Gold medal- Pairs
2003 Asia Pacific Championship Bronze Medal - Fours
Grand prix playing achievements:
2012 Australian Open- Singles champion
2012 Australian Open- Triples champion
2011 Australian Open- Triples champion
2010 NSW Open- Triples champion
2010 QLD Open- Pairs champion
2009 Australian Open- Pairs champion
2008 NSW Open Pairs champion
2006 Victorian GP - Triples champion
2005 Moama GP- Pairs Champion
Type of bowl used:
Taylor
Twitter:
@LynseyArmitage
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Short ends- facts you didnt know
First tournament win:
2000 Australian Junior Championships- Singles
How did you start playing bowls:
Parents in a club junior program at Helensvale
When did you start playing bowls:
In 1995 when I was 11
Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
Ian Schuback - he's been a great mentor and motivator for me both on and off the green. With such a wealth of experience he's great to get advice from and has enabled me to become a better player and a better person.
Best player you have competed against and why:
Karen Murphy because she is consistent, competitive, plays confidently and enjoys the game.
Bowls aspirations:
To take part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, should the bid prove successful, and to defend our World Championship gold medal in our home country in 2012 (all whilst enjoying it and having fun!). Hmmm..winning the Australian Open singles title would be nice too - $18,000 thanks very much! :-)
Who is the greatest influence in your life:
My parents and my sisters, who I love more than anything. Especially my eldest sister Helen, who always has the best advice through tough situations.
