| STATS |
| Name | Ewa Laurance |
| Website | www.strikingviking.com |
| Pets | 2 horses, 3 dogs, 3 cats |
| Birth Date | February 26 |
| Born in | Gavle, Sweden |
| Nickname | Striking Viking |
| Sponsor | Brunswick Billiards |
| Charity Affiliation | Make A Wish Foundation, Billiard Education Foundation |
| Lessons/Exhibitions | Exhibitions |
| Titles | 1990 Cleveland Spring Open, East Coast 9-Ball Classic, Sands Regent Open, Cleveland Fall Classic, Rocket City Invitational; 1991 U.S. Open, WPBA Nationals; 1994 WPA World 9-BallChampionships; 1995 Pool & Billiard Magazine Houston Classic; 1998 Brunswick Boston Classic; 1989 US Open Championships; Two-time World Open 9-Ball Champion ('89/'91); 1988 World 8-Ball Championships; 1988 International 9 Ball Championships; European 14:1 Championships; Swedish National 9-Ball Championships (twice); Swedish 14:1 Championships; Swedish Mixed Doubles Championships; ESPN Team Challenge Champion; Nordic Masters Championships; Two-time Ladies Pool Circuit Champion; 2005 International Trick Shot Championships; 2007 World Cup of Trick Shots Championships |
| First Pro Event | World Open, NY, NY |
| Turned WPBA Pro | 1981 |
| Cue | Hunter |
| Case | Porper |
| Table | Brunswick |
| Poolroom | At home on my Brunswick Montebello |
| GET TO KNOW ME: |
| If you had to, which song would you karaoke? | I don't karaoke, in respect to my fellow man |
| What's on your to-do list? | Practice, develop a TV show, & remodel my kitchen |
| Fondest childhood memory? | Trips to Norway, fishing with my family |
| Better to be lucky or good? | Tough choice. Two check marks. |
| LEARN FROM A PRO: |
| What is your greatest strength as a player? | Pattern play |
| What is the biggest misunderstanding the general public has about the pro game? | That it's like riding a bike. People don't understand how much you need to play to stay on top and keep in touch. |
| What advice do you have for someone who aspires to join the tour? | Be prepared to work hard and remember to play for the love of the game first. |
