Karen Murphy
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Karen Murphy AM (lawn bowls) competed at five Commonwealth Games, winning four medals, including a gold medal at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games when she paired with Lynsey Clarke to win the women’s pairs event. In 2016, she defended her world championship title in the singles competition – putting her name amongst some of the best in the sport. Murphy retired from international representation in 2019 after an illustrious career that covered more than two decades and more than 660 appearances and winner of ten world indoor and outdoor world championship medals. The champion bowler received an Australia Day honour in 2021, being appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her service to bowls.
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
Common area. Continue to look after the athlete really well.
Are you a citizen of a country other than Australia? If yes, please provide details?
no
Club details:
Cabramatta Bowling Club, Sydney, Australia
Why did you begin your sport?
Took it up as a sport I could play with my dad
Do you have any pre-competition routines or rituals?
Same bowls cloth when i play. Very organised in preparation for games.
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
1. Gold in Melbourne 2006 comm games pairs event. 2. Dual world singles champion
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
Erin Phillips - what he has done for women's sport across 2 sports is incredible. No I have not met her.
Who has been the most influential person or people in your career and why?
Steve Glasson - national coach. Taught me a lot about professionalism, culture etc.
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
I like travelling, play other sports (touch footy), music
What is your sporting ambition?
Win gold on the Gold Coast
