Bill Cornehls

William 'Bill' John Cornehls (born 1960) is a former Australian international lawn bowler.[1]

William 'Bill' Cornehls
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1960-12-29) 29 December 1960
Cobram, Victoria
Medal record
Representing  Australia
World Outdoor Championships
Silver medal – second place2008 Christchurchfours
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place2006 Victoriatriples
Asia Pacific Bowls Championships
Gold medal – first place2003 Brisbanefours
Silver medal – second place2003 Brisbanetriples
Gold medal – first place2007 Christchurchtriples
Gold medal – first place2007 Christchurchfours

Bowls career

Cornehls won the Australian Singles Championship in 2000.

He won a gold medal in the inaugural triples competition at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Victoria (Australia) with Mark Casey and Wayne Turley.[2]

Two years later he won the silver medal in the fours with Nathan Rice, Wayne Turley and Mark Casey at the 2008 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Christchurch. Shortly afterwards he announced his retirement.

He has won three gold medals at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships.[3]

References
  1. "William 'Bill' Cornehls". Commonwealth Games.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  2. "Triple treat as Australians move into finals". The Age. 19 March 2006.
  3. "Asia Pacific Championships Past Winners" (PDF). World Bowls. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
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