
Local favorite
Thomas Larsen (pictured) of Denmark captured the first gold medal of the 2015 Men's European Championships when he defeated
Romain Franchi of France, 209-192, in the title match of the Singles event Saturday evening. In a high-scoring semifinal match, top-seeded
Ramon Hilferink, Netherlands, fell to Franchi, 241-231, while Larsen took down
Adam Cairns, England, in a similar close match, 227-218. Cairns earned the silver medal and Hilferink and Cairns both received bronze.