Bowler Stevenson dies two months after Glasgow gold
Commonwealth Games bowler Mary Stevenson has died just a couple of months after winning a gold medal for Scotland at Glasgow 2026, where her winning throw earned her the moniker Mary Queen of Shots.
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"I was privileged to witness Mary winning her gold medal in Glasgow this summer. She was an inspiration to so many and will be greatly missed."
— Jon Doig , Executive
"Mary had a quiet determination about her and I think that played a big part in what she was able to achieve at Glasgow 2026."
— Elinor Middlemiss , Executive
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Commonwealth Games bowler Mary Stevenson has died just a couple of months after winning a gold medal for Scotland at Glasgow 2026, where her winning throw earned her the moniker Mary Queen of Shots.
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