George Miller became the oldest medalist in CWG history© Twitter
George Miller, 75 years and eight months old, became the oldest player to medal at the Commonwealth Games on Friday when he took the mixed pairs gold in lawn bowls for Scotland. The team, led by Melanie Innes, her director Miller and skip director Sarah Jane, wrote Scotland’s 16-9 win over Wales to take gold in the mixed pairs B2/B3 para at Victoria Park.
“I think Rosemary is quite pleased,” said Miller, replacing teammate Rosemary Lenton as the oldest gold medalist in Commonwealth Games history.
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On his message to older people who may want to get involved in the sport: “Bowling is quite easy for older people, but any sport, walking, football, rugby, you name it, get out there, sport, play games. Competition is brilliant how old you are,’ he said.
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