Curling at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Curling
at the 1998 Winter Olympics
took place at Karuizawa, who had hosted the equestrian
events at the 1964 Summer Olympics
in Tokyo
. The 1998 Nagano Olympics marked the first time that curling was held as an official Olympic sport
. It was the first time the same city hosted events for both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
Curling
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. It is related to bowls, boule and shuffleboard. Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called "rocks", across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a...
at the 1998 Winter Olympics
1998 Winter Olympics
The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event celebrated from 7 to 22 February 1998 in Nagano, Japan. Seventy-two nations and 2,176 participans contested in seven sports and 72 events at 15 venues. The games saw the introduction of Women's ice...
took place at Karuizawa, who had hosted the equestrian
Equestrian at the 1964 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo included Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from October 16, 1964 to October 24, 1964...
events at the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. The 1998 Nagano Olympics marked the first time that curling was held as an official Olympic sport
Curling at the Winter Olympics
Curling was included in the program of the inaugural Winter Olympic Games in 1924 in Chamonix. The results of that competition were not considered official by the International Olympic Committee until 2006. Curling was a demonstration sport at the 1932 Games, and then again after a lengthy absence...
. It was the first time the same city hosted events for both the Summer and Winter Olympics.
Medal table
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Total | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Events
| Men's | Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.He has received three medals at the World Curling Championships as skip for the Swiss team.... Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher is a Swiss curler, an Olympic champion and world champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He was the world champion in 1981, and the European champion in 1978 and 1981.... Daniel Müller Daniel Müller Daniel Müller is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Diego Perren Diego Perren Diego Perren is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Dominic Andres Dominic Andres Dominic Andres is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... Richard Hart Richard Hart (curler) Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals.... George Karrys George Karrys George Karrys is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Karrys is also the owner of the The Curling News as well as the World Curling Federation's media relations officer. -External Links:*... Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He lives in Pickering, Ontario.- References :... Paul Savage Paul Savage (curler) A. Paul Savage is a Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He played on the Canadian winning team at the 1983 World championships. He lives in Markham, Ontario.-References:... |
Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell is a Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen is a Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.... Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... Tore Torvbråten Tore Torvbråten Tore Torvbråten is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
| Women's | Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... Atina Ford |
Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen is a Danish curler, several times skip for the Danish team, Olympic medalist and European champion. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has obtained two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.-References:... Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has received two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.... Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm is a Danish curler from Kastrup.Holm skipped the Danish women's team at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The team were the only athletes Denmark sent to the games, as such Holm carried the flag for Denmark in the opening ceremonies.Holm has had a long curling career, which internationally... Trine Qvist Trine Qvist Trine Qvist is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Jane Bidstrup Jane Bidstrup Jane Bidstrup is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She was part of the bronze-team at the 1997 World Curling Championships.-References:... |
Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Louise Marmont Louise Marmont Louise Marmont is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She is three times world champion with the Swedish team, from 1995, 1998 and 1999, with skip Elisabet Gustafson.-References:... Margaretha Lindahl Margaretha Lindahl Margaretha Lindahl is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
Teams
| Skip: Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... Third: Richard Hart Richard Hart (curler) Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals.... Second: Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He lives in Pickering, Ontario.- References :... Lead: George Karrys George Karrys George Karrys is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Karrys is also the owner of the The Curling News as well as the World Curling Federation's media relations officer. -External Links:*... Alternate: Paul Savage Paul Savage (curler) A. Paul Savage is a Canadian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He played on the Canadian winning team at the 1983 World championships. He lives in Markham, Ontario.-References:... |
CC Füssen Skip: Andy Kapp Andy Kapp Andreas "Andy" Kapp is a German curler from Unterthingau. After a number of unsuccessful tournaments at the Junior, Olympic and World Championship levels, Kapp surprised many by winning the 1992 European championship. The next year however, he finished only 7th, but at the 1994 World Championships... Third: Uli Kapp Uli Kapp Ulrich "Uli" Kapp is a German curler from Munich. He currently plays third for his brother, Andy Kapp.... Second: Michael Schäffer Lead: Holger Höhne Holger Höhne Holger "Holgi" Höhne is a German curler. He currently plays second for the German national team, skipped by Andy Kapp.... Alternate: Oliver Axnick Oliver Axnick Oliver Axnick is a German curler.Axnick has begun to curl at the age of 16. He reached two European Championships, 1992 in Perth and 1997 in Füssen... |
Skip: Douglas Dryburgh Douglas Dryburgh Douglas Dryburgh is an Irish curler.Dryburgh was a successful junior curler in his native Scotland. In his first international tournament, Dryburgh and his Scottish team claimed a gold medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships... Third: Peter Wilson Peter Wilson (curler) Peter Wilson is an Irish curler.In 1981, Wilson skipped his native Scotland to a gold medal at the World Junior Curling Championships over Denis Marchand of Canada. Three years later he skipped Scotland to a silver medal at the European Curling Championships, losing to Peter Attinger, Jr. of... Second: Phil Wilson Lead: Ronnie Napier Alternate: James Dryburgh James Dryburgh James Dryburgh is a Swedish curler. He lives in Stockholm, where he is a physical education teacher.... |
Skip: Makoto Tsuruga Makoto Tsuruga is a Japanese curler. He represented Japan at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the Japanese team placed 5th. He is skip for the Japanese team at the 2010 World Men's Curling Championship.-Team mates:-References:... Third: Hiroshi Satoh Second: Yoshiyuki Ohmiya Lead: Hirofumi Kudoh Alternate: Hisaki Nakamine |
| Snaøren CC, Oslo Oslo Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King... Skip: Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell is a Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... Third: Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen is a Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.... Second: Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... Lead: Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... Alternate: Tore Torvbråten Tore Torvbråten Tore Torvbråten is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
Östersunds CK Skip: Peja Lindholm Peja Lindholm Peter "Peja" Rutger Lindholm is a Swedish curler. He is a three-time world champion skip, winning in 1997, 2001 and 2004. He is also a two-time European champion and a former world junior champion .Lindholm announced his retirement from curling following the 2007 European Curling Championships... Third: Tomas Nordin Tomas Nordin Tomas Nordin is a Swedish curler and world champion.He won a gold medal in the 1997, 2001 and 2004 World Curling Championships, all three times with skip Peja Lindholm, and received silver medal in 1998 and 2000.He is European champion from 1998 and 2001 , and has received a total of seven... Second: Magnus Swartling Magnus Swartling Magnus Swartling is a Swedish curler and world champion.He won a gold medal in the 1997, 2001 and 2004 World Curling Championships, all three times with skip Peja Lindholm, and received silver medals in 1998 and 2000.Swartling is European champion from 1998 and 2001 , and has received a total of... Lead: Peter Narup Peter Narup Peter Narup is a Swedish curler and world champion.He won gold medals in the 1997, 2001 and 2004 World Curling Championships, and received silver medals in 1998 and 2000, all times with skip Peja Lindholm.... Alternate: Marcus Feldt |
Lausanne-Olympique CC Skip: Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.He has received three medals at the World Curling Championships as skip for the Swiss team.... Third: Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher is a Swiss curler, an Olympic champion and world champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He was the world champion in 1981, and the European champion in 1978 and 1981.... Second: Daniel Müller Daniel Müller Daniel Müller is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Lead: Diego Perren Diego Perren Diego Perren is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... Alternate: Dominic Andres Dominic Andres Dominic Andres is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
Skip: Tim Somerville Tim Somerville Tim Somerville is an American curler. He was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the American team placed fourth, and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:... Third: Mike Peplinski Second: Myles Brundidge Lead: John Gordon Alternate: Tim Solin |
Final Standings
| Country | Skip | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... |
6 | 1 | |
| Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell is a Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
5 | 2 | |
| Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.He has received three medals at the World Curling Championships as skip for the Swiss team.... |
5 | 2 | |
| Tim Somerville Tim Somerville Tim Somerville is an American curler. He was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the American team placed fourth, and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:... |
3 | 4 | |
| Makoto Tsuruga Makoto Tsuruga is a Japanese curler. He represented Japan at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the Japanese team placed 5th. He is skip for the Japanese team at the 2010 World Men's Curling Championship.-Team mates:-References:... |
3 | 4 | |
| Peja Lindholm Peja Lindholm Peter "Peja" Rutger Lindholm is a Swedish curler. He is a three-time world champion skip, winning in 1997, 2001 and 2004. He is also a two-time European champion and a former world junior champion .Lindholm announced his retirement from curling following the 2007 European Curling Championships... |
3 | 4 | |
| Douglas Dryburgh Douglas Dryburgh Douglas Dryburgh is an Irish curler.Dryburgh was a successful junior curler in his native Scotland. In his first international tournament, Dryburgh and his Scottish team claimed a gold medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships... |
2 | 5 | |
| Andy Kapp Andy Kapp Andreas "Andy" Kapp is a German curler from Unterthingau. After a number of unsuccessful tournaments at the Junior, Olympic and World Championship levels, Kapp surprised many by winning the 1992 European championship. The next year however, he finished only 7th, but at the 1994 World Championships... |
1 | 6 |
Draw 1
February 9th, 14:00Draw 2
February 10th, 9:00Draw 3
February 10th, 19:00Draw 4
February 11th, 14:00Draw 5
February 12th, 9:00Draw 6
February 12th, 19:00Draw 7
February 13th, 14:00Tie-breaker 1
February 13th, 19:00Tie-breaker 2
February 14th, 9:00Medal Round
Semi-finals
February 14th, 18:00| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
88% | Diego Perren Diego Perren Diego Perren is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
85% |
| Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
75% | Daniel Müller Daniel Müller Daniel Müller is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
81% |
| Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen is a Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.... |
53% | Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher is a Swiss curler, an Olympic champion and world champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He was the world champion in 1981, and the European champion in 1978 and 1981.... |
85% |
| Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell is a Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
65% | Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.He has received three medals at the World Curling Championships as skip for the Swiss team.... |
79% |
| Total | 70% | Total | 82% |
| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| George Karrys George Karrys George Karrys is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Karrys is also the owner of the The Curling News as well as the World Curling Federation's media relations officer. -External Links:*... |
90% | John Gordon | 89% |
| Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He lives in Pickering, Ontario.- References :... |
98% | Myles Brundidge | 67% |
| Richard Hart Richard Hart (curler) Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals.... |
98% | Mike Peplinski | 55% |
| Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... |
92% | Tim Somerville Tim Somerville Tim Somerville is an American curler. He was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the American team placed fourth, and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:... |
66% |
| Total | 94% | Total | 69% |
Bronze Medal Game
February 15th, 9:00| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gordon | 86% | Tore Torvbråten Tore Torvbråten Tore Torvbråten is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
87% |
| Myles Brundidge | 56% | Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad Stig-Arne Gunnestad is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
81% |
| Mike Peplinski | 60% | Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen Jan Thoresen is a Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.... |
81% |
| Tim Somerville Tim Somerville Tim Somerville is an American curler. He was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the American team placed fourth, and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:... |
57% | Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell is a Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
74% |
| Total | 65% | Total | 80% |
Gold Medal Game
February 15th, 17:00| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| George Karrys George Karrys George Karrys is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Karrys is also the owner of the The Curling News as well as the World Curling Federation's media relations officer. -External Links:*... |
98% | Diego Perren Diego Perren Diego Perren is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
89% |
| Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell Collin Mitchell is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He lives in Pickering, Ontario.- References :... |
73% | Daniel Müller Daniel Müller Daniel Müller is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
86% |
| Richard Hart Richard Hart (curler) Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals.... |
58% | Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher is a Swiss curler, an Olympic champion and world champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He was the world champion in 1981, and the European champion in 1978 and 1981.... |
72% |
| Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... |
25% | Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.He has received three medals at the World Curling Championships as skip for the Swiss team.... |
78% |
| Total | 64% | Total | 81% |
Top 5 Player Percentages
| Leads | % | Seconds | % | Thirds | % | Skips | % |
 Peter NarupPeter Narup Peter Narup is a Swedish curler and world champion.He won gold medals in the 1997, 2001 and 2004 World Curling Championships, and received silver medals in 1998 and 2000, all times with skip Peja Lindholm.... |
82 |  Collin MitchellCollin Mitchell Collin Mitchell is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He lives in Pickering, Ontario.- References :... |
84 | Richard Hart Richard Hart (curler) Richard Hart is a retired Canadian curler from Pickering, Ontario. With skip Glenn Howard, Hart has played in 8 straight Ontario Finals.... |
83 | Mike Harris Mike Harris (curler) Mike Harris is a Canadian curler. Mike Harris is the golf professional at The Donalda Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.... |
79 |
| George Karrys George Karrys George Karrys is a Canadian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Karrys is also the owner of the The Curling News as well as the World Curling Federation's media relations officer. -External Links:*... |
81 | Magnus Swartling Magnus Swartling Magnus Swartling is a Swedish curler and world champion.He won a gold medal in the 1997, 2001 and 2004 World Curling Championships, all three times with skip Peja Lindholm, and received silver medals in 1998 and 2000.Swartling is European champion from 1998 and 2001 , and has received a total of... |
77 |  Patrik LörtscherPatrik Lörtscher Patrik Lörtscher is a Swiss curler, an Olympic champion and world champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. He was the world champion in 1981, and the European champion in 1978 and 1981.... |
77 | Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann Patrick Hürlimann is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.He has received three medals at the World Curling Championships as skip for the Swiss team.... |
75 |
| Diego Perren Diego Perren Diego Perren is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
81 | Daniel Müller Daniel Müller Daniel Müller is a Swiss curler and Olympic champion. He received a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
77 | Tomas Nordin Tomas Nordin Tomas Nordin is a Swedish curler and world champion.He won a gold medal in the 1997, 2001 and 2004 World Curling Championships, all three times with skip Peja Lindholm, and received silver medal in 1998 and 2000.He is European champion from 1998 and 2001 , and has received a total of seven... |
74 |  Makoto TsurugaMakoto Tsuruga is a Japanese curler. He represented Japan at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the Japanese team placed 5th. He is skip for the Japanese team at the 2010 World Men's Curling Championship.-Team mates:-References:... |
73 |
 Holger HöhneHolger Höhne Holger "Holgi" Höhne is a German curler. He currently plays second for the German national team, skipped by Andy Kapp.... |
78 |  Philip Wilson |
76 |  Jan ThoresenJan Thoresen Jan Thoresen is a Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.... |
73 | Peter Lindholm |
72 |
| Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo Anthon Grimsmo is a Norwegian curler and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.... |
77 | Oliver Axnick Oliver Axnick Oliver Axnick is a German curler.Axnick has begun to curl at the age of 16. He reached two European Championships, 1992 in Perth and 1997 in Füssen... |
76 |  Mike Peplinski |
71 | Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell Eigil Ramsfjell is a Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
72 |
| Tim Somerville Tim Somerville Tim Somerville is an American curler. He was born in Superior, Wisconsin. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, where the American team placed fourth, and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:... |
72 |
Teams
| Nation | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... |
Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... |
Atina Ford | |
| |Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen is a Danish curler, several times skip for the Danish team, Olympic medalist and European champion. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has obtained two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.-References:... |
Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has received two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.... |
Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm is a Danish curler from Kastrup.Holm skipped the Danish women's team at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The team were the only athletes Denmark sent to the games, as such Holm carried the flag for Denmark in the opening ceremonies.Holm has had a long curling career, which internationally... |
Trine Qvist Trine Qvist Trine Qvist is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
Jane Bidstrup Jane Bidstrup Jane Bidstrup is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She was part of the bronze-team at the 1997 World Curling Championships.-References:... |
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| |Andrea Schöpp Andrea Schöpp Dr. Andrea Schöpp is a German curler from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She also lectures part-time in statistics at the University of Munich.... |
Monika Wagner Monika Wagner Monika Wagner is a German curler from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She currently plays third for Andrea Schöpp, who was born eight hours before her in the same hospital.... |
Natalie Nessler | Heike Wieländer | Carine Meidele | |
| |Kirsty Hay | Edith Loudon | Jackie Lockhart Jackie Lockhart Jacqueline "Jackie" Lockhart is a Scottish curler who has competed prolifically in major international competitions for Scotland, and for the Great Britain team that competes at the Olympic Winter Games.Having made her international debut at the 1983 European Championships, she went on to claim a... |
Katie Loudon | Felsie Bayne | |
| |Mayumi Ohkutsu | Akiko Katoh | Yukari Kondo | Yoko Mimura | Akemi Niwa | |
| |Dordi Nordby Dordi Nordby Dordi Agate Nordby, , is a Norwegian right-handed curler from Snarøya. Nordby has amassed an array of medals in major international competitions over a career spanning three decades, including two world championship gold medals and two European championship gold medals.Having made her international... |
Marianne Haslum Marianne Haslum Marianne Haslum is a Norwegian curler.At major championships, she won bronze medals in 1993, 1995, 1996, 2000 and 2002, and silver in 1997 and 2004... |
Kristin Løvseth | Hanne Woods Hanne Woods Hanne Woods, née Pettersen is a Norwegian former world champion in curling.-International championships:... |
Grethe Wolan | |
| |Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
Louise Marmont Louise Marmont Louise Marmont is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She is three times world champion with the Swedish team, from 1995, 1998 and 1999, with skip Elisabet Gustafson.-References:... |
Margaretha Lindahl Margaretha Lindahl Margaretha Lindahl is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
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| |Lisa Schoeneberg Lisa Schoeneberg Lisa Schoeneberg is an American curler, several times skip for the American national team.She received silver medals at the World Curling Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1992, and again at the 1996 Ford World Curling Championships in Hamilton, as skip for the American team.She... |
Erika Brown Erika Brown Erika Brown is an American curler, currently residing in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She started curling in 1980 and throws right-handed.... |
Debbie Henry Debbie McCormick Debbie McCormick is an American curler from Rio, Wisconsin. Although born in Canada, McCormick moved to Madison, Wisconsin, when she was very young... |
Lori Mountford | Stacy Liapis |
Standings
| Country | Skip | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
6 | 1 | |
| Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
6 | 1 | |
| Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen is a Danish curler, several times skip for the Danish team, Olympic medalist and European champion. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has obtained two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.-References:... |
5 | 2 | |
| Kirsty Hay | 4 | 3 | |
| Mayumi Ohkutsu | 2 | 5 | |
| Dordi Nordby Dordi Nordby Dordi Agate Nordby, , is a Norwegian right-handed curler from Snarøya. Nordby has amassed an array of medals in major international competitions over a career spanning three decades, including two world championship gold medals and two European championship gold medals.Having made her international... |
2 | 5 | |
| Lisa Schoeneberg Lisa Schoeneberg Lisa Schoeneberg is an American curler, several times skip for the American national team.She received silver medals at the World Curling Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1992, and again at the 1996 Ford World Curling Championships in Hamilton, as skip for the American team.She... |
2 | 5 | |
| Andrea Schöpp Andrea Schöpp Dr. Andrea Schöpp is a German curler from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She also lectures part-time in statistics at the University of Munich.... |
1 | 6 |
Draw 1
February 9th, 9:00Draw 2
February 9th, 19:00Draw 3
February 10th, 14:00Draw 4
February 11th, 9:00Draw 5
February 11th, 19:00Draw 6
February 12th, 14:00Draw 7
February 13th, 9:00Medal Round
Semi-finals
February 14th, 14:00| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... |
82% | Katie Loudon | 64% |
| Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
73% | Jackie Lockhart Jackie Lockhart Jacqueline "Jackie" Lockhart is a Scottish curler who has competed prolifically in major international competitions for Scotland, and for the Great Britain team that competes at the Olympic Winter Games.Having made her international debut at the 1983 European Championships, she went on to claim a... |
85% |
| Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... |
74% | Edith Loudon | 66% |
| Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
85% | Kirsty Hay | 76% |
| Total | 78% | Total | 73% |
| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Trine Qvist Trine Qvist Trine Qvist is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
78% | Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She is three times world champion with the Swedish team, from 1995, 1998 and 1999, with skip Elisabet Gustafson.-References:... |
86% |
| Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm is a Danish curler from Kastrup.Holm skipped the Danish women's team at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The team were the only athletes Denmark sent to the games, as such Holm carried the flag for Denmark in the opening ceremonies.Holm has had a long curling career, which internationally... |
73% | Louise Marmont Louise Marmont Louise Marmont is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
74% |
| Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has received two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.... |
70% | Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
60% |
| Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen is a Danish curler, several times skip for the Danish team, Olympic medalist and European champion. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has obtained two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.-References:... |
61% | Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
64% |
| Total | 70% | Total | 71% |
Bronze Medal Game
February 15th, 9:00| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She is three times world champion with the Swedish team, from 1995, 1998 and 1999, with skip Elisabet Gustafson.-References:... |
86% | Katie Loudon | 85% |
| Louise Marmont Louise Marmont Louise Marmont is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
76% | Jackie Lockhart Jackie Lockhart Jacqueline "Jackie" Lockhart is a Scottish curler who has competed prolifically in major international competitions for Scotland, and for the Great Britain team that competes at the Olympic Winter Games.Having made her international debut at the 1983 European Championships, she went on to claim a... |
64% |
| Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
85% | Edith Loudon | 63% |
| Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
85% | Kirsty Hay | 68% |
| Total | 83% | Total | 70% |
Gold Medal Game
February 15th, 13:00| Player Percentages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Trine Qvist Trine Qvist Trine Qvist is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
80% | Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... |
95% |
| Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm Dorthe Holm is a Danish curler from Kastrup.Holm skipped the Danish women's team at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The team were the only athletes Denmark sent to the games, as such Holm carried the flag for Denmark in the opening ceremonies.Holm has had a long curling career, which internationally... |
83% | Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
89% |
| Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner Margit Pörtner is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has received two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.... |
65% | Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... |
73% |
| Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen is a Danish curler, several times skip for the Danish team, Olympic medalist and European champion. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has obtained two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.-References:... |
75% | Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
72% |
| Total | 76% | Total | 84% |
Top 5 Player Percentages
| Leads | % | Seconds | % | Thirds | % | Skips | % |
| Lori Mountford |
79 | Louise Marmont Louise Marmont Louise Marmont is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
76 | Jan Betker Jan Betker Janice "Jan" Betker is a Canadian curler. Betker is best known for playing third on the Sandra Schmirler rink that won three world championships and an Olympic gold medal in the 1990s... |
78 | Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM , was a Canadian curler, who captured three Canadian Curling Championships and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler skipped her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year curling was a medal sport... |
79 |
| Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit Marcia Gudereit is a Canadian curler.Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she was part of Team Schmirler, the women's curling team that won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. This team is the only 3-time winner of the World Curling Championship... |
79 | Joan McCusker Joan McCusker Joan McCusker , grew up in Saltcoats. She is a Canadian curler who played second on the team of Sandra Schmirler at the provincial, national and international level. As part of the Schmirler rink, McCusker won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics... |
74 | Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg Katarina Nyberg is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
76 | Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson Elisabet Gustafson is a retired Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano... |
72 |
| Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson Elisabeth Persson is a Swedish curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She is three times world champion with the Swedish team, from 1995, 1998 and 1999, with skip Elisabet Gustafson.-References:... |
78 |  Dorthe HolmDorthe Holm Dorthe Holm is a Danish curler from Kastrup.Holm skipped the Danish women's team at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The team were the only athletes Denmark sent to the games, as such Holm carried the flag for Denmark in the opening ceremonies.Holm has had a long curling career, which internationally... |
71 | Akiko Katoh |
68 | Kirsty Hay |
71 |
| Katie Loudon |
74 | Jackie Lockhart Jackie Lockhart Jacqueline "Jackie" Lockhart is a Scottish curler who has competed prolifically in major international competitions for Scotland, and for the Great Britain team that competes at the Olympic Winter Games.Having made her international debut at the 1983 European Championships, she went on to claim a... |
69 | Erika Brown Erika Brown Erika Brown is an American curler, currently residing in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She started curling in 1980 and throws right-handed.... |
67 | Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen Helena Blach Lavrsen is a Danish curler, several times skip for the Danish team, Olympic medalist and European champion. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She has obtained two medals at the World Curling Championships, and is European champion from 1994.-References:... |
70 |
| Trine Qvist Trine Qvist Trine Qvist is a Danish curler and Olympic medalist. She received a silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.-References:... |
71 | Debbie Henry Debbie McCormick Debbie McCormick is an American curler from Rio, Wisconsin. Although born in Canada, McCormick moved to Madison, Wisconsin, when she was very young... |
68 | Edith Loudon |
66 | Lisa Schoeneberg Lisa Schoeneberg Lisa Schoeneberg is an American curler, several times skip for the American national team.She received silver medals at the World Curling Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 1992, and again at the 1996 Ford World Curling Championships in Hamilton, as skip for the American team.She... |
69 |