Victoria claim Gold in Doubles Event to extend lead in TBA50 National Teams Challenge
By Matt Stevens
Victoria has extended their lead in the standings after dominating the Doubles event at the 2024 TBA50 National Teams Challenge, held at the AGL National High Performance Centre on the Sunshine Coast.
Congratulations to the Gold Medal Winners!
A big round of applause for the victorious Victorian duos:
- Male Division: David Farquharson and Ian Strahan
- Female Division: Robyn Flynn and Lee Booth
This marks David Farquharson’s second medal of the challenge after his bronze in the singles. Robyn Flynn and Lee Booth add to their collection after finishing second and third respectively in the singles, while Heather Robertson picks up a silver to complement her singles gold.
Both teams secured the maximum 80 points for their performances, further solidifying Victoria’s lead in the standings.
Men’s Doubles
The day began with the men hitting the lanes first. Congratulations to all podium placegetters:
The men’s pointscore standings remain largely unchanged from Day 1, though the gaps between positions have tightened. With the Team of Four event tomorrow offering big points, the title is still up for grabs.
Women’s Doubles
In the afternoon, it was the women’s turn to shine. Congratulations to the podium finishers in another thrilling session.
Similar to the men, the women’s standings saw minimal shifts, with only one position change. The competition remains tight heading into the final day.
Heading Into the Final Day
Victoria takes a commanding lead into Day 3, holding the top spot in the combined team pointscore standings.
Tomorrow, the focus shifts to the Team of Four event, where the following titles will be decided:
- Team of Four medalists
- All-Events champions
- Male and Female Pointscore Champions
- TBA50 National Teams Challenge Champions for 2024
Stay tuned for more updates as we crown our champions!
