65 | Robert Weale: The Making of a Welsh Great (Part 1)
🎙️ Episode 65 - From grass roots to greatness: Robert Weale
In Part 1 of this special two-part episode of What A Load of Bowls, DJ and Simon sit down with Welsh bowls legend Robert Weale to unpack the early chapters of one of the sport’s most remarkable careers.
From rolling his first bowls alongside his father, to becoming the youngest competitor at a World Championships, Robert shares the stories that shaped him - family triumphs, loyalty to his hometown club, and the mindset that carried him onto the international stage.
We dive into:
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Growing up in bowls and winning Welsh titles with family
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Becoming a specialist lead and fast-tracking into the Welsh team
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First World Championships experiences and early lessons learned
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What representing Wales really means
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Why patience, positioning, and thinking differently set elite players apart
This episode is rich in insight, nostalgia, and high-performance lessons and it’s only the beginning. Part 2 takes us deeper into Commonwealth Games gold, singles success, and Robert’s place among the game’s greats.
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