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The 2013 World Tenpin Bowling Association World Championships came to a close Friday evening, August 30, with the victory banquet which started with the award ceremonies of the men's and women's five-player team events. 428 players, 216 men and 212 women, from 44 countries participated in the first combined adult World Championships since 2003. Medals were awarded in Singles, Doubles, Trios, Team, All Events and Masters. To view the photos of the team medalists.
It was quite interesting to watch how teams were attacking the patterns use at the Championship. Urethane seemed to be a very popular choice at these games. I watched Chris Barnes throw 300 during doubles qualifying using Urethane. Barnes had a very successful Championship. Chris took home Gold All-events, Gold in Doubles, Silver in Team, Silver in Masters and a Bronze in Trios. The only thing that is missing is a medal in Singles but I wouldn't complain!
This year the competition seemed much better than in previous years. USA was running with Korea in Medal count, which will be provided below. Korea aimed to take a bite out of the USA ways of bowling. More Revs and More speed. Just about every guy on Korea was 18+MPH with 500+Revs, pretty insane! Hey I know its not always about the raw power but yet in need of accuracy at the same time.
On the womens side of things, Shannon O'Keefe was the lone star for USA. She took home Gold in All-Events, Gold in Doubles, and Silver in Team. Korea was the dominant team for the women. They ended up taking home 4 Gold Medals, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze.
One thing I thought was a bit odd this year was the fact that no long pattern was used. Everything was Short-Med, which I think managed the scoring pace quite a bit. I am not sure if the WTBA thought by putting a longer pattern out the scores would be through the roof or what the case may be. One thing I do know that if Long was put out, I can pretty much say Gold for USA. Silver is still sweet to have none the less.
Medal Count Men:
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