ABOUT
Name: Kane Nelson
Age (in 2026): 22 Years old
Sport/discipline: Lawn bowls
Coach/es: Gary Willis – Bowls Australia coach
Major Goal/s for 2026: Would like to win the Australian Open singles and hoping to be selected on the upcoming World Bowls Team
Most memorable sporting moment: Making An Australian open pairs final playing alongside my brother was definitely the most special moment for me. Anything that comes to playing in a team and with family and mates for me is the most memorable
What do you like most about your sport? The friendships you make in bowls is something super special. You can play with your brother, sister, mum or dad which is pretty cool. I’ve met some amazing people in the sport and made plenty of lifelong friendships
Who/What inspires you to achieve your best in sport? I love the competitive side of all sports so that definitely drives me to be at my best. My family, friends and partner are my biggest supporters and always push me to be at my best
Favourite food/drink: Mums spaghetti I could eat everyday for the rest of my life and I love Coca Cola
Favourite song/music: “Empire state of Mind” always makes me feel happy
Favourite movie: Has to be the tv series “Arrow”
