Kelsey Cottrell
Date of birth:
May 31, 1990
Current state:
NSW
Current club:
St Johns Park
Australian debut:
2005
Cap number:
68
International appearances:
204
International playing achievements:
2012 World Championships - Gold medal - Pairs
2012 SA International Series - Gold medal - Singles
2012 SA International Series - Silver medal - Pairs
2012 SA International Series - Overall team gold
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Overall Womens Team Gold
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Gold Medal - Triples
2011 Asia Pacific Championships - Silver Medal - Singles
2010 Commonwealth Games- Bronze medal- Singles
2010 Eight Nation Test Event- Silver medal- Singles
2009 Asia Pacific Championships- Silver medal- Triples
2009 Asia Pacific Championships- Bronze medal- Singles
2009 World Champion of Champions- Gold medal- Singles
2008 World Championships Silver medal- Triples
2008 World Championships- Bronze medal- Singles
2007 Asia Pacific Championships Silver medal Triples
2007 Asia Pacific Championships- Bronze medal Fours
Grand prix playing achievements:
2012 Australian Open - Triples champion
2011 Australian Open- Triples champion
2009 Australian Open- Singles champion
2007 Queensland Open- Singles champion
2007 NSW Open- Singles champion
2007 - Australian Indoor Championships- Runner Up
Type of bowl used:
Taylor Redline SR
Twitter:
@kelc68
Click here to visit Kelsey Cottrell's myBowls page
Short ends- facts you didnt know
First tournament win:
Queensland Junior Championships- Singles
How did you start playing bowls:
My mum, thanks mum!
When did you start playing bowls:
In 2002 when I was 12
Who is your greatest influence in bowls:
Cam Curtis- he has been in a lot of my situations and offers fantastic advice.
Best player you have competed against and why:
Karen Murphy- You can never hope that she misses you always have to play your absolute best to win
Aspirations beyond bowls:
To travel the world and become a famous journalist!
Who is the greatest influence in your life:
Mother- she has supported everything I've done and is always positive
Kelsey's latest news
Cottrell in the mix for athlete of the decade
Kelsey Cottrell is in the running to be named Sunshine Coast athlete of the deca
Jackaroos strike gold
Australia has clinched its first gold medal at the World Championships
Kelsey chasing gold in pairs final
Boom youngster Kelsey Cottrell is desperate to claim a World Championships gold
Cottrell to fight back at worlds
It was a case of back to reality for Kelsey Cottrell yesterday
Cottrell in prime position for title
Kelsey Cottrell is firing on all cylinders at the World Championships in Adelaid
Champ of Champs heats up
The National Champion of Champions is starting to heat up in the ACT
Asia Pacific teams announcement
Australia has named a star-studded contingent for the up-coming Championships.
Aussies draw first blood
Australia has drawn first blood in its test series with South Africa...
Down to the wire
Kay Moran has overcome Kelsey Cottrell in a electrifying match...
