Fowler eyes medal at Youth Olympics
Rising JCU Townsville Fire star Alex Fowler is just one win away from playing off for a medal at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.
Needing a top-two finish in the pool phase to advance to the quarter-finals, Australia topped their group – despite a narrow loss to Spain – and will now meet the Ukraine to reach the medal rounds tonight.
Having defeated the Netherlands (11-7) and Czech Republic (15-11) on the opening day, Australia suffered a setback as they were edged out 7-12 against Spain.
They recovered later in the day to defeat Estonia 19-15 to book their ticket to the knockout rounds.
Having captured a bronze medal with the Sapphires at the Under-17 World Cup earlier this year in the traditional format, Fowler is now within striking distance of achieving a unique double in the 3 x 3 format.
3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games
October 11: Australia def. Netherlands 11-7
October 11: Australia def. Czech Republic 15-11
October 15: Australia def. by Spain 7-12
October 15: Australia def. Estonia 19-15
October 18: Quarter-Finals- Australia vs. Ukraine
October 18-19: Semi-Finals and medal games