High Performance

Daily Recap 2: Australia Adds Another Medal as Doubles Event Delivers in Reno

By Matt Stevens

October 19, 2025

After a successful opening day at the 2025 IBF World Seniors Championship, Team Australia returned to the lanes with confidence for Day 2 – the Doubles event.

Each pair bowled six games under traditional scoring, aiming for a top-four finish to advance to the medal rounds, which will be held alongside the Singles finals on Monday morning (AEST).

Grand Senior Women

Following a Singles event where two Aussies advance to medal-round action, Julie Harrison and Robyn Flynn reunited to form a powerhouse doubles team – and they delivered again.

The pair combined for 2,215 over six games to finish second overall, just 66 pins behind England. Their performance guarantees another medal for Australia, with the duo set to meet Japan in the semi-finals for a shot at gold.

Harrison led the way with 1,196, while Flynn added 1,019, showing there’s still upside as the two are yet to record a game where both surpassed 200 in the same game.

The second pairing of Robyn Bull and Heather Robertson also impressed, finishing 6^th on 2,093 – highlighted by a 1,093 block from Bull.

All four Australian Grand Senior Women continue to shine in Reno, with every member currently inside the top 24 of the All-Events standings, which determine Masters qualification.

Julie currently sits in first place of the All-Events standings after two events. A combined total of 2,368, Julie currently has an 89 pin cushion before her nearest challenger from England, Sandra Simmonds.

Robyn Flynn & Julie Harrison

Robyn Flynn	Julie Harrison
156	192
164	195
166	191
167	202
163	222
203	194
1,019	1,196
2,215
2nd Place

Robyn Bull & Heather Robertson

Robyn Bull	Heather Robertson
202	162
205	159
173	143
177	170
172	162
164	204
1,093	1,000
2,093
6th Place

All-Events Standings

Athlete	Total	All-Events Rank
Julie Harrison	2,368	1^st
Robyn Flynn	2,136	8^th
Robyn Bull	2,106	12^th
Heather Robertson	2,068	15^th

Grand Senior Men

The Australian Grand Senior Men took to the lanes alongside their female teammates and came heartbreakingly close to medal contention.

The “Jim Squared” duo of Jim Karakostas and Jim Bakirtzidis were the best-performing Aussies, finishing 5^th on 2,367 – just nine pins shy of the semi-final cut. Their Game 4 score of 477 (Bakirtzidis 221, Karakostas 256) was the highest team game of the division.

Karakostas led the way with 1,217 while Bakirtzidis added 1,150.

The pairing of Andrew Campbell and David Farquharson weren’t far behind, placing 7^th on 2,304. Farquharson’s 1,234 included four 200+ games and was the top individual Aussie total for the session.

Three Australians now sit inside the top 24 All-Events standings – with Farquharson 7^th (2,397), Karakostas 9^th (2,379), Bakirtzidis 21^st (2,288), and Campbell 35^th (2,242) – keeping all firmly in Masters contention.

Jim Karakostas & Jim Bakirtzidis

Jim Karakostas	Jim Bakirtzidis
160	185
167	199
226	176
187	192
256	221
221	177
1,217	1,150
2,367
5^th Place

Andrew Campbell & David Farquharson

Andrew Campbell	David Farquharson
179	170
181	224
179	210
150	193
198	203
183	234
1,070	1,234
2,304
7^th Place

All-Events Standings

Athlete	Total	All-Events Rank
David Farquharson	2,397	7^th
Jim Karakostas	2,379	9^th
Jim Bakirtzidis	2,288	21^st
Andrew Campbell	2,242	35^th

Senior Women

The Senior Women took part in the second session of the day and continued Australia’s consistent showing.

While no pairs advance to the medal rounds, both teams bowled solidly to finish inside the top 20.

Mary Dodds and Samantha Matthews led the way, finishing 14^th on 2,228, only 80 pins shy of the cut line. Matthews was the standout, improving on her Singles block with 1,156.

Close behind were Dena Buxton and Sue Cassell in 18^th on 2,201, led by Buxton’s impressive 1,196- the highest of any Aussie Senior Women on Day 2.

The improvements from Dena and Samantha have both bowlers well positioned in the All-Events race ahead of the final Teams event.

Buxton sits 9^th (2,320), Matthews 19^th (2,257), Cassell 41^st (2,157), and Dodds 46^th (2,130) – all still within striking distance of the top-24 Masters cut.

Mary Dodds & Samantha Matthews

Mary Dodds	Samantha Matthews
180	189
189	201
180	170
172	184
169	192
182	220
1,072	1,156
2,228
14^th Place

Dena Buxton & Sue Cassell

Dena Buxton	Sue Cassell
175	170
216	148
208	154
216	180
201	171
180	182
1,196	1,005
2,201
18^th Place

All-Events Standings

Athlete	Total	All-Events Rank
Dena Buxton	2,320	9^th
Samantha Matthews	2,257	19^th
Sue Cassell	2,157	41^st
Mary Dodds	2,130	46^th

Senior Men

After opening Day 1 as the first division on the lanes, the Senior Men were the last to bowl on Day 2 — rounding out a big day of doubles for Team Australia.

The short break between events appeared to bring a little rust for Adam Hayes, the Singles top seed, who opened with his lowest game of the tournament. Partner Michael Muir steadied the ship early with a strong start, and together the pair quickly found their rhythm.

Their best came in Game 3 when both fired 200+ games for a combined 437, before closing out the block solidly to finish 11th overall on 2,387. Muir led the duo with 1,229, while Hayes contributed 1,158.

The second Australian pairing of Ashley Riley and George Frilingos were close behind in 14th (2,370) — just 17 pins off their teammates. Riley was the standout of the group, compiling an impressive 1,277 with consistent scoring across all six games.

In the All-Events standings, Hayes remains the best-placed Aussie in 8th (2,548), with Muir’s strong day lifting him to 14th (2,476). Riley sits 23rd (2,445), holding a spot inside the cut line, while Frilingos is 59th (2,277) and still within reach heading into the final qualifying event.

Adam Hayes and Mike Muir