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one month later.

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won the men's singles Gold defeating Alex Marshall in the final. Canada claimed the pairs, Scotland took the triples and Ireland won the fours. The Leonard Trophy was won by Scotland for the fifth time extending their impressive record. Originally the women's championships were going to take place in

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during 2003 but due to political reasons it was moved to England the following year.

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won her third singles crown setting a new record. New Zealand won the pairs, South Africa the triples and England the fours. The Taylor Trophy was won by England for the fourth time.

Medallists

Results

W.M.Leonard Trophy

+ Scotland won on points difference +135 to +121

Taylor Trophy

+ Won by virtue of having more shots

References

{{World Outdoor Bowls Championships World Outdoor Bowls Championship World Outdoor Bowls Championship 2004 in Scottish sport July 2004 sports events in the United Kingdom August 2004 sports events in the United Kingdom