15 Facts About Chris Via

Chris Via was born on March 9,1992 and is an American professional ten-pin bowler from Springfield, Ohio known for winning the 2021 US Open.

Chris Via competes in events on the PBA Tour and has bowled internationally as a multi-year and current member of Team USA.

Chris Via rolled the PBA Tour's 30th-ever televised perfect 300 game, accomplished February 7,2021 at the East Region Finals of the 2021 PBA Players Championship.

At the PBA Tour Finals on June 27,2021, in Allen Park, Michigan, Chris Via rolled the PBA's 32nd televised 300 game.

Chris Via joined Sean Rash and Francois Lavoie as the only players in history to score 300 in two televised PBA Tour title events.

Chris Via is the only one of the four to roll both of his 300 games in the same season.

Chris Via is a pro staff member for Storm bowling balls and Turbo Grips inserts.

Chris Via bowled in a Saturday morning league with an older sister until age 12, took a break to play on a traveling basketball team for a few years, then returned to bowling at age 15.

Chris Via attended Kenton Ridge High School in Springfield, Ohio.

Chris Via bowled collegiately at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio.

Chris Via was a member of Junior Team USA in 2011 and 2012, and won a Team Gold Medal at the 2012 World Youth Bowling Championships.

Chris Via went on to win the 2016 US Amateur Championship, securing the title with a final match victory over Kamron Doyle.

Chris Via represented the US in the 2021 Weber Cup, an annual USA vs Europe competition.

Chris Via made only one more championship round appearance over the next two seasons, while winning another Regional title in 2019.

On September 28,2023, Chris Via won the non-title PBA Strike Derby in Portland, Maine.