Barrie Lester is a four-time Commonwealth Games medal winning Australian lawn bowler, with over 250 appearances for the green & gold!
Making his international debut in 2006, Barrie has proudly represented Australia across three Commonwealth Games, winning bronze at the 2006 Melbourne Games, two silver medals at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, and another silver at the 2022 Birmingham Games. In recognition of his outstanding achievements, and incredible passion and contribution towards the sport, Barrie was awarded with an Australian Sports Medal.
Located in Queensland, Barrie has shared his knowledge and passion as co-host on The Bowls Show & FoxSports, and as commentator for SEN's Radio Without Bias, whilst making appearances on ABC Sports breakfast, Channel 7 commercials, and as guest analyst on Fox Sports in Studio NSW for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. He is also the host of of his new show, Barefoot With BLEST!
Away from bowls, Barrie has spent considerable time and effort raising money for breast cancer awareness, Bowel Cancer Australia, Bowls Australia Disaster Relief, and is a close ambassador for Sport Environmental Alliance.
