Jillian Martin secures PWBA Triple Crown title at 22 years old
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Jillian Martin won the PWBA Tour Championship on August 18, defeating Birgit Noreiks 247-221. The victory made her the youngest competitor to secure three major PWBA titles, completing the Triple Crown with wins at the United States Bowling Congress Queens, U.S. Women’s Open, and Tour Championship. At 22 years, 24 days, she surpassed records held by PWBA Hall of Famers Wendy Macpherson and Aleta Sill. Martin's accomplishment grants her eligibility for the PWBA Hall of Fame when she turns 40, and she earned a prize of $30,000.
- •Martin wins Tour Championship, claiming her third major title.
- •She is now eligible for the PWBA Hall of Fame at age 40.
- •Victory marks her fifth career title in the PWBA.
- •Martin defeated Birgit Noreiks with a score of 247-221.
- •She surpassed previous age records set by PWBA legends.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — At 22, Stow's Jillian Martin already has PWBA Hall of Fame path
"The 22-year-old Jillian Martin's most recent title made her eligible for the PWBA Hall of Fame in the performance category when she turns 40.
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