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In 1981, Roger Blad bowled three perfect games during a single tournament in Minnesota, setting a world record that people still celebrate 45 years later. His incredible feat nearly became six perfect games before missing by just one strike.
Professional bowler Chris Barnes claimed both the PBA50 Tournament of Champions and Player of the Year honors on National Bowling Day. The victory came 20 years after his first Tournament of Champions win on the regular tour.
A Virginia teenager just bowled nonstop for nearly six days, playing over 600 games to earn his place in the Guinness World Records. Josh Anglin's incredible endurance feat proves that with determination and community support, young people can achieve the extraordinary.
A 19-year-old from Covington, Virginia just shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest bowling marathon, staying awake for nearly six days straight. "Zombie Josh" bowled his way into history with 134 hours and 57 minutes of nonstop play.
Josh Anglin bowled for over 135 consecutive hours at his workplace in Covington, Virginia, setting a new Guinness World Record. With his mom cheering him on and friends watching him push through hallucinations, he knocked down 45,000 pins across six days to prove that determination conquers doubt.
A dedicated bowler from Covington, Virginia just rolled their way into the record books with the longest consecutive bowling session ever recorded. The achievement required days of physical endurance and unwavering focus.
Three Dayton women swept their bowling divisions at the Ohio Senior Olympics, each winning gold and earning spots at the 2027 National Senior Games. It all started when one friend convinced two others to give senior competition a try.
Bowling legend Pete Weber just captured his first PBA60 championship, winning a tournament named after his childhood idol. The 64-year-old's emotional victory proves it's never too late to reach new heights.
After four decades in professional bowling, Jack Jurek claimed his third PBA60 championship in a thrilling roll-off against Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli. The 226-226 tie came down to one final shot in Columbus, Ohio.
Justin "J-Money" Bloomer is taking the bowling world by storm with a technique that looks chaotic but delivers perfect strikes. His unique style has earned him over a million fans, sponsorships, and proves there's more than one way to win.
A Scottish bowling club is securing its future by teaching the sport to children, thanks to a £500 donation that will buy junior equipment and improve facilities. The initiative connects local schools with a beloved community tradition.
Pro bowler Tom Daugherty rolled a humiliating 100 on live television in 2011, losing by 199 points in one of the worst performances in bowling history. The very next year, he came back to win his first PBA title.