Last week Therese made history, by winning the world title for the 5th time. In Heerhugowaard she managed to become champion again (unbeaten) with a tournament average of no less than 1,393, a new record!

World Champion

In the preliminary rounds on Tuesday, September 20, Therese defeated the Austrian Al Mamar (25-10 in 24 innings) and the Korean Lee (25-13 in 16 innings). In the match for a place within the last 8, Therese took on the Colombian Cardona (30-6 in 17 innings) and then played against the Spanish Cardoso in the quarterfinals (30-13 in 20 innings). The Japanese Fukao was beaten in the semi-finals (30-10 in 23 innings). Finally in the final, Therese had to compete against the young Korean Han. With 30-16 in 22 innings, Therese “The Queen of 3-cushion” won her 5th world title. Again Therese is World Champion!

Results World Championship

1. Therese Klompenhouwer
2. Jieun Han
3. Yuko Nishimoto
4. Noriko Fukao
5. Karina Jetten
6. Charlotte Sörensen
7. Estela Cardoso
8. Jaimie Buelens
9. Johana Sandoval
10. Nhi Hoanguyen Nguyen
11. Mirjam Pruim
12. Shin Young Lee