Chris Via (born March 9, 1992) is an American professional ten-pin bowler from Springfield, Ohio known for winning the 2021 U.S.
He competes in events on the PBA Tour and has also bowled internationally as a multi-year and current member of Team USA.
He joined Sean Rash and François Lavoie as the only players in history to score 300 in two televised PBA Tour title events.
While earning his degree in accounting, his bowling prowess won him National Collegiate All-American honors in three straight seasons (2011–12, 2012–13 and 2013–14).
[10] Having qualified as the #1 seed for the April 11 finals, Via won his lone TV match over second-seeded Jakob Butturff by a single pin, 214–213.
[12] On September 28, 2023 (broadcast October 22 on Fox), Via won the non-title PBA Strike Derby in Portland, Maine.
[13] In addition to earning a living on the lanes, Via co-owns TV Bowling Supply in Columbus, Ohio with fellow PBA member Michael Tang.