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Julie O'Connell

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Julie Anne O'Connell, born on 3 July 1959, is a New Zealand international lawn bowler who competes in para bowls. At the 2023 World Bowls Championship she took part in the first Para women's pairs event and won the gold medal with her teammate Teri Blackbourn. The same pairing then won the silver medal in the women's pairs B6-8 event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Her results therefore include a world championship title and a Commonwealth Games podium finish, both in pairs play alongside Blackbourn. Her article lists profile pages for her at the New Zealand Olympic Committee and at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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1959 1
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Julie Anne O'Connell (born 3 July 1959) is a New Zealand international lawn bowler.
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    Julie Anne O'Connell (born 3 July 1959) is a New Zealand international lawn bowler.
  • Plays: Lawn bowls, Lead, sport
    Julie Anne O'Connell (born 3 July 1959) is a New Zealand international lawn bowler.
  • Competed In: World Bowls Championships, Lead, 2023 World Bowls Championship
    O'Connell competed in the inaugural Para women
  • Competed In: Commonwealth Games, Lead, 2026 Commonwealth Games
    In the Women's pairs B6
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