REMARKABLE young bowler Stuart Kellett has become the first player to win both the British junior and under-25 championships.

Kellett completed the second leg of his unique double in dramatic circumstances on Friday, as he took the British under-25s crown.

He defeated Anthony O' Neill of Liverpool 21-20 in the final at the Raikes Hotel, Blackpool, fighting his way back from 17-10 down.

The Comberbach bowler, still only 19, scored 11 singles to reach his winning score and clinch the title.

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