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STEFANIE NATION WINS BWAA JULY BOWLER OF THE MONTH

Arlington, Texas - Stefanie Nation of Arlington, Texas has been named the July 2009 Kegel Bowler of the Month by the Bowling Writers Association of America.

Nation captured the singles gold medal at the World Tenpin Bowling Association Women's Championships in Las Vegas. After qualifying as top seed, Nation defeated Krista Pollanen of Finland, 220-195. Nation then downed Mexico's Sandra Gongora in the final match, 167-131.

Nation became the third American woman to win the gold medal at the WTBA Women's Championships, following Kelly Kulick in 1999 and Shannon O'Keefe in 2007.

Other nominees capturing substantial votes were Stephen Conn, Crestwood, Ky. and Maggie Zakrzewski, Palatine, Ill., USBC Junior Gold Boys and Girls Division winners and USBC Youth Open All-Events Boys and Girls Division winners Andrew Koff, Miami, Fla. and Katie Thornton, Chesapeake,Va.

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