11 Facts About Judy Howat

Judith Heather Howat is a former New Zealand international lawn bowler.

Judy Howat won a gold medal representing her country in the women's pairs at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and was part of the New Zealand women's four that finished second at the 1992 World Outdoor Bowls Championship.

Judy Howat was born Judith Heather McLay in Taumarunui on 20 May 1935, the daughter of Charles and Florence McLay.

Judy Howat worked for the New Zealand Post Office for six years, and owned a hairdressing salon for six years.

Judy Howat spent seven years as a taxi driver, and was a computer operator for Wellington Newspapers for six years.

At the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, Judy Howat won the gold medal in the women's pairs with Marie Watson.

Four years later, at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, Judy Howat competed in the women's singles, finishing seventh.

At the 1992 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Ayr, Judy Howat won the silver medal in the women's fours, alongside Marlene Castle, Marie Watson and Adrienne Lambert.

Judy Howat won five medals at the Asia Pacific Bowls Championships.

Judy Howat won the 1988 singles title, the 1999 pairs title and the 2000 fours title at the New Zealand National Bowls Championships when bowling for the Wellington Bowling Club.

In 1990, Judy Howat was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.