Czech Wins Squad 2, Johansson Leads the Pack At EWC 2024

Jun 07, 2024 | By Erikas Jansonas

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Germany's Women's National Bowling Team

Czech Wins Squad 2, Johansson Leads the Pack At EWC 2024

Jun 07, 2024 | By Erikas Jansonas

Germany's Women's National Bowling Team

Europe

The two-day competition in the Singles category of the European Women Bowling Championships 2024 is gaining momentum. A total of 105 athletes from 21 countries now compete for a chance towin European gold medal in Singles event.

Nora Johansson from Sweden surged ahead in Squad 1 earlier today, achieving an impressive total score of 1494 (average 249) to secure an early lead. No one surpassed her score in Squad 2.

In Squad 2 of the EWC 2024, Franziska Czech from Germany excelled with a total score of 1388 (average 231.3), placing her second overall in the Singles event standings. Eva Krafogel from Slovenia scored 1354 in Squad 2, securing second place in the squad and third overall. Sweden's Josefin Hermansson scored 1331, placing her third in the squad and fourth overall, while Solene Goron scored 1295, putting her in fourth place in the squad and fifth overall.

European Women Bowling Championships 2024 will continue tomorow with the Squad 3 and Singles event finals.

European Women Bowling Championships 2024 Schedule:

Friday, June 7th

  • 10:00-13:45: Singles squad 1
  • 14:45-18:30: Singles squad 2

Saturday, June 8th

  • 10:00-13:45: Singles squad 3
  • 14:45-15:15: Singles semifinals
  • 15:30-16:00: Singles finals

Sunday, June 9th

  • 10:00-13:45: Doubles squad 1
  • 14:45-18:30: Doubles squad 2

Monday, June 10th

  • 10:00-13:45: Doubles squad 3
  • 14:30-15:10: Doubles semifinals
  • 15:15-15:45: Doubles finals

Tuesday, June 11th

  • 10:00-13:00: Trios squad 1 (series 1-3)
  • 14:00-17:00: Trios squad 2 (series 1-3)

Wednesday, June 12th

  • 10:00-13:00: Trios squad 2 (series 4-6)
  • 14:00-17:00: Trios squad 1 (series 4-6)
  • 17:45-18:45: Trios semifinals
  • 18:55-19:55: Trios finals

Thursday, June 13th

  • 10:00-14:30: Teams squad 1 (series 1-3)

Friday, June 14th

  • 10:00-14:30: Teams squad 2 (series 4-6)
  • 15:15-16:45: Teams semifinals
  • 16:55-18:25: Teams finals

Saturday, June 15th

  • 09:00-10:15: Masters final step 1
  • 10:25-11:40: Masters final step 2
  • 12:30-13:45: Masters quarterfinals
  • 13:55-15:10: Masters semifinals
  • 15:15-16:30: Masters finals

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