Alexander MARSHALL

Biographical Information

Highlights: 
Nickname: 

Tattie ("I could not say daddy when I was really young, and kept saying 'Tattie' instead of daddy.") (pottersbowls.com, 10 Jan 2017)

Hobbies: 

Walking, watching football (Heart of Midlothian FC) (worldbowlstour.tv, 23 Oct 2016)

Occupation: 

Bowls sales manager (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)

Languages spoken: 

English

Coach: 

CLUB: Dave EDWARDS (NZL) (bowlspremierleague.com.au, 9 Mar 2018)
NATIONAL: David GOURLAY (SCO) (bbc.com, 3 Oct 2017)

Sporting relatives: 

Brother, Robert, represented Scotland in indoor and lawn bowls, winning two bronze medals at the 2000 World Outdoor Championships in Johannesburg. (telegraph.co.uk, 11 Jan 2005)

National league: 

Brisbane Pirates, AUS (Bowls Premier League)

Reason: 

His father and grandfather introduced him to lawn bowls at age eight. "I was fortunate to have a bowling club across from my school. It was a family thing. I started getting a feel for things and kept playing and playing. Also many club members played for Scotland and continued to coach me." (pottersbowls.com, 10 Jan 2017; Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)

Ambition: 

"Continue to compete at the highest level. As my age goes up, the concentration levels are getting harder. I'll take each year as it comes along, but for now Commonwealth Games is the next one." (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)

Memorable: 

Competing and winning two gold medals at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. “Those two weeks were the best of my life. You can’t beat winning gold medals in your own backyard." (dailyrecord.co.uk, 27 Dec 2015)

Hero: 

Scottish football player Jim JEFFERIES and Scottish snooker player Stephen HENDRY. (telegraph.co.uk, 11 Jan 2005; Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)

Influence: 

"My father, as he got me started, and my wife for being my biggest supporter." (Athlete, 6 Jun 2017)

Ritual: 

"I like to listen to music prior to playing matches to keep me relaxed." (pottersbowls.com, 10 Jan 2017)

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