Li Jane's Triple Crown dream dashed in Las Vegas
PETALING JAYA: National bowler Sin Li Jane's hopes of capturing the Triple Crown were dashed as she settled for second place at the USBC Queens in Las Vegas on Tuesday (May 20).
Li Jane came close to achieving the milestone but was cut short by top seed Josie Barnes of the United States as the home favourite won 211-198 at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino.
The 33-year-old Li Jane had already won the US Women's Open and PWBA Tour Championship last year, and was just one win away from sealing the Triple Crown.
It was Li Jane's second runner-up finish at the tournament after also coming in second at the 2016 edition.
The reigning PWBA Player of the Year had entered the final after defeating compatriot Nur Hazirah Ramli 235-211 in the semi-finals.
Hazirah had a dream run in Las Vegas, sealing her spot in the stepladder finals as the second seed in her first time competing in the United States and debut in the PWBA Tour. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
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