Julie Thomas

Sport: Lawn Bowls Hometown: Bridgend Date of Birth: July-67 Appearances: 2018

Julie used to be a teacher before she lost her sight in 2008. She began playing competitive bowls in 2014 following a taster session and became Welsh Champion two months later. Despite being classified as blind para-athlete Julie also plays play sighted bowls at County level and in Welsh competitions. Julie was crowned the Womenspire Champion of Champions in 2019. A National Award showcasing the achievements of extraordinary women. Julie also has a Guide dog called Yoko, a German Shepherd, Retriever cross who is three years old.

Achievements

September 2021 Inaugural National Disability Pairs Champions (with Paul Brown)

Chwarae Teg Womenspire Champion of Champion 2019 Award

Welsh National Pairs Runners Up ( Sighted ) 2018

Commonwealth Games B2/3 Mixed Pairs Bronze

International Test Event at Broadbeach Australia Bronze

Swansea Sport Awards Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability

2 County Rink Titled ( Sighted ) with Port Talbot Ladies

June 2017 Bronze Medal at International Test Event at Broadbeach Australia

4 consecutive UK Singles Titles (Gold) since 2015