Top seeded Flack/Johnsson cruise to the doubles title in Women's European Championships
06/10/08
Nina Flack and Helèn Johnsson (left, l-r), Sweden, who lead the doubles competition since day one flew past No. 2 seeded Tina Hulsch/Patricia Schwarz, Germany, 411-299, to win the first gold medal in the 2008 Women's European Championships in Odense, Denmark.
The Germans (pictured right) received the silver medal. Semi-final losers Therese Forsell/Diana Alfredsson, Sweden, and defending champions Mai Ginge Jensen/Anja Ginge Jensen, Denmark, tied for bronze.
The Championships continue on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Trios event.
Championship Round:
1. Nina Flack/Helèn Johnsson, Sweden, 882 (2 games)
2. Tina Hulsch/Patricia Schwarz, Germany, 713 (2 games)
3. Therese Forsell/Diana Alfredsson, Sweden, 448 (1 game)
(tie) Mai Ginge Jensen/Anja Ginge Jensen, Denmark, 395 (1 game)
Playoff Results:
Semi-final Match 1: #1 Flack (245)/Johnson (226) def. #4 Forsell (233)/Alfredsson (215), 471-448
Semi-final Match 2: #2 Hulsch (212)/Schwarz (202) def. #3 A. Jensen (216)/M. Jensen (179), 414-395
Championship Match: #1 Flack (229)/Johnson (182) def. #2 Hulsch (164)/Schwarz (135), 411-299
Photos courtesy of Eric Hayton (www.itenpin.co.uk).
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2008 WEC
Odense Bowling Center in Odense, Denmark (June 6-15, 2008)
Nina Flack and Helèn Johnsson (left, l-r), Sweden, who lead the doubles competition since day one flew past No. 2 seeded Tina Hulsch/Patricia Schwarz, Germany, 411-299, to win the first gold medal in the 2008 Women's European Championships in Odense, Denmark. The Germans (pictured right) received the silver medal. Semi-final losers Therese Forsell/Diana Alfredsson, Sweden, and defending champions Mai Ginge Jensen/Anja Ginge Jensen, Denmark, tied for bronze. The Championships continue on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Trios event.
2008 Women's European Championships - Doubles event
Championship Round:
1. Nina Flack/Helèn Johnsson, Sweden, 882 (2 games)
2. Tina Hulsch/Patricia Schwarz, Germany, 713 (2 games)
3. Therese Forsell/Diana Alfredsson, Sweden, 448 (1 game)
(tie) Mai Ginge Jensen/Anja Ginge Jensen, Denmark, 395 (1 game)
Playoff Results:
Semi-final Match 1: #1 Flack (245)/Johnson (226) def. #4 Forsell (233)/Alfredsson (215), 471-448
Semi-final Match 2: #2 Hulsch (212)/Schwarz (202) def. #3 A. Jensen (216)/M. Jensen (179), 414-395
Championship Match: #1 Flack (229)/Johnson (182) def. #2 Hulsch (164)/Schwarz (135), 411-299
Photos courtesy of Eric Hayton (www.itenpin.co.uk).
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