Scotland's Paul Foster and Alex Marshall claim fifth World Indoor Bowls pairs title. The 55-year-old Foster and his 51-year-old partner Marshall overcame compatriots Stuart Anderson and Darren Burnett in a thrilling final, securing an 11-5 12-7 victory.
It marked their first pairs title since 2019 and left them just one behind England's Tony Allcock and David Bryant, who dominated the sport between 1986 and 1992 with six titles each.
Despite being considered ageless wonders of the sport, Foster dismissed concerns about his hunger for success. "Age is just a number," he said. "I'm delighted to win this again." Marshall added that Foster was "absolutely phenomenal" and praised Anderson's performance in singles earlier in the day as a motivating factor for their defeat.
Anderson had put up a valiant fight, but ultimately came up short against his Scottish rivals. Burnett, meanwhile, conceded that Foster and Marshall were exceptional, and credited them with putting on an outstanding display.
The triumph marked Foster and Marshall's seventh pairs title together, cementing their status as one of the most successful duos in World Indoor Bowls history. Their victory also left fans eagerly anticipating another thrilling campaign from these two giants of the sport.
It marked their first pairs title since 2019 and left them just one behind England's Tony Allcock and David Bryant, who dominated the sport between 1986 and 1992 with six titles each.
Despite being considered ageless wonders of the sport, Foster dismissed concerns about his hunger for success. "Age is just a number," he said. "I'm delighted to win this again." Marshall added that Foster was "absolutely phenomenal" and praised Anderson's performance in singles earlier in the day as a motivating factor for their defeat.
Anderson had put up a valiant fight, but ultimately came up short against his Scottish rivals. Burnett, meanwhile, conceded that Foster and Marshall were exceptional, and credited them with putting on an outstanding display.
The triumph marked Foster and Marshall's seventh pairs title together, cementing their status as one of the most successful duos in World Indoor Bowls history. Their victory also left fans eagerly anticipating another thrilling campaign from these two giants of the sport.
! Foster's attitude is so refreshing, no ego or pressure to perform just because of age. I'm loving the "age is just a number" vibe - let's celebrate these two being in top form instead of making them out to be old timers 
. And that Anderson, what a competitor, giving it his all and still coming up short. The rivalry between Scotland & England will keep us on the edge of our seats for sure 
they're like a well-oiled machine out there 
55 & 51 and still going strong! 
i think age is just a number, btw 
11-5 & 12-7 ain't bad for a couple of old dudes 
but seriously, paul foster & alex marshall are legends of the game 
gotta respect their dedication & teamwork 
can't wait to see what's next for these two! 
55-year-old Paul Foster and 51-year-old Alex Marshall are on fire! They've just won their FIFTH World Indoor Bowls pairs title, which is crazy considering they were first pair to claim a title in 2019 
. They're being called the most successful duo in World Indoor Bowls history now, and I couldn't agree more 
. Foster's claim that "age is just a number" rings true - this guy is still dominating the game at 55! 
. And yeah, I get what Foster means about age being just a number, but let's be real, those guys are basically legends now 
. Can't wait to see what these two do next season 
. It's great to see these legends still inspiring a new generation of bowlers, and I'm hyped to see what the rest of their season has in store 
I mean, who wouldn't want to win a fifth World Indoor Bowls pairs title? 
. I love how humble Foster is about his age, saying "age is just a number" 
. And Marshall giving props to Anderson for putting up a good fight 
! I'm already hyped for their next match... can't wait to see them in action again! 
but seriously, who else gets to wear those fancy suits and just casually throw around tiny balls all day? 
, with this win, they've now got 7 pairs titles together - that's a record-breaking feat! 
did u know that their nearest rivals, England's Tony Allcock & David Bryant, had 6 titles each? 
They're defo proof that you're never too old to chase your dreams! I mean, 55 and 51 years young and still dominating on the bowls court 
! And let's be real, who wouldn't want to watch these two legends compete? Their chemistry is pure magic 
). And I love how Marshall gushed about Anderson's singles skills - that guy's got game too! The way they took down those Scots in the final was just insane... 11-5 and 12-7? That's some serious bowling wizardry 
I mean, I was thinkin' maybe their age would be a bit of an issue but Foster's all about that win life "Age is just a number" 
. This marks their 7th pairs title together, which is like, WHOA 
and he's happy to win again! Marshall was all gushing about Foster too 
. Can't wait to see what they do next season