The 2025 World Seniors Championships concluded on Wednesday at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada, with the Masters Finals marking the final day of competition. Over six days, bowlers from 37 countries competed across Singles, Doubles, Team, All-Events, and Masters divisions, with the final matches crowning this year’s individual champions.
In the Senior Men’s Masters, John Janawicz of the United States captured his fourth gold medal of the tournament, defeating teammate Chris Barnes 2–1 in a high-scoring final. Both players opened the match with long strings of strikes, but Janawicz prevailed in the deciding game 248–217 after Barnes struggled with corner-pin carry. In the semifinals, Janawicz advanced past Australia’s Michael Muir (240–205, 232–257, 226–219), while Barnes defeated Adam Hayes of Australia 2–0 (248–178, 213–195). Muir and Hayes earned bronze medals.
Japan’s Eiko Suzuki claimed the Senior Women’s Masters title with a 2–0 victory over Germany’s Martina Beckel (198–168, 188–158). Suzuki, who maintained strong form throughout the event, advanced from the semifinals by defeating Italy’s Alessandra Morra (192–190, 225–208), while Beckel overcame the United States’ Jodi Woessner 2–0 (190–177, 208–153). Morra and Woessner took bronze.
The Grand Senior Men’s Masters concluded with Arturo Hernández of Venezuela winning gold after a strong 2–0 performance (185–178, 236–212) against Germany’s Peter Knopp. Hernández reached the final by defeating England’s Kim Johnson 2–1 (199–166, 158–234, 222–193), while Knopp advanced past Australia’s David Farquharson 2–0 (178–207, 212–189). Johnson and Farquharson earned bronze medals.
In the Grand Senior Women’s Masters, Angie Brown of England secured gold after a tight three-game final against Australia’s Julie Harrison. Brown opened with a narrow 183–181 win and closed the series 2–1 after scores of 188–151 and 187–150. In the semifinals, Brown defeated France’s Pépitá Jacques (227–158, 159–170, 179–153), while Harrison advanced past Mexico’s Maria Ruiz (183–183*, 151–172, 150–159). Jacques and Ruiz took bronze medals.
Complete Medal Tally:
United States – 6 Gold, 2 Silver, 4 BronzeAustralia – 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 7 Bronze
Germany – 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
England – 3 Gold, 0 Silver, 2 Bronze
Japan – 2 Gold, 0 Silver, 3 Bronze
Venezuela – 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
France – 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Mexico – 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze
Italy – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Netherlands – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
Puerto Rico – 0 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze
Finland – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Belgium – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Czechia – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
Iceland – 0 Gold, 0 Silver, 1 Bronze
