Couple's US super bowl
A keen bowls-playing couple from the Black Country embarked on a 10,000-mile round trip to compete in an international competition.
And retired couple Keith Llewellyn and wife Maureen enjoyed a successful tournament, returning from the World Senior Games in Utah, USA, with a trophy. The couple, now back at their home, in Walsall Road, West Bromwich, joined more than 9,300 competitors from around the globe to take part in the annual spectacle .
Retired engineer Keith, aged 69, picked up a trophy and the bronze medal in the lawn bowls singles category, finishing third out of 36 entrants.
He and Maureen, 67, also bowled their way to fourth place in the doubles category and fifth in the triples. Mr Llewellyn said they had a great time.
"It was 84C (28F) but they still complained it was cold," he said. "I was very surprised to win the bronze as the competition was stiff.
The couple, who have two children and two grandchildren, were decked out in Great Britain shirts to represent their home country in the games, which involve over 50s competing in a range of different sports.
They also took part in the opening ceremony in the desert city of St George.
It was the first time they had competed in the sporting event, but their third trip to Utah where they were visiting friends.
The couple have been playing bowls for around 10 years and are regular players at Hamstead Bowling Club in Great Barr and Dartmouth Central Club in West Bromwich.
