Dayton bowlers claim gold at Ohio Senior Olympics

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

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At the Ohio Senior Olympics in Columbus on July 12, Dayton bowlers Mandy Wilson, Ann Coleman, and Dana Bone secured gold medals in their respective events. Wilson won gold in the women's 65-69 singles division and teamed with Coleman to win doubles in the 55-59 division. Wilson and Bone also won gold in mixed doubles for the 60-64 division. All three bowlers qualified for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, Oklahoma, highlighting the camaraderie and competitive spirit of senior athletes over 50.

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  • Mandy Wilson took gold in women's 65-69 singles.
  • Wilson and Coleman won gold in women's 55-59 doubles.
  • Wilson and Bone claimed gold in mixed doubles 60-64.
  • All medalists qualified for the 2027 National Senior Games.
  • Ohio Senior Olympics foster camaraderie among senior athletes.
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Jul. 12—A bit of arm twisting paid big dividends for several local senior bowlers. Mandy Wilson recruited friends Ann Coleman and Dana Bone to compete in the recent Ohio Senior Olympics. The trio of Dayton area bowlers did more than compete, they struck their way to gold medal finishes and qualified for the 2027 National Senior Games in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "I knew some people who had competed in ...

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