Category Archives: Olympics

Big year for Martin with Olympic Gold win

Posted on June 18, 2010 by kingco

Kevin Martin and his Alberta rink sure did deliver in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. They took the Olympic Golf for Men’s Curling and cemented their place in the hearts of Canadian curling fans everywhere. Here’s a quick run-through of some … Continue reading →

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Jason Gunnlaugson joining the Russians

Posted on May 3, 2010 by kingco

I’m not sure if this is what young curler Jason Gunnlaugson grew up dreaming about. But now that the Manitoba native has been recruited by the Russian federation to be a full-time curler and train to be the country’s entry … Continue reading →

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Video: Stephen Colbert and US Olympic Curling team – CURL

Posted on February 26, 2010 by kingco

A funny mash-up video you might like of musical artist Jonathan Coulton’s song ‘Curl‘ and the Colbert Report’s Stephen Colbert as he hams it up with the US Olympic Curling team in advance of the Winter Olympic Games. Fortunately it … Continue reading →

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Top 10 shots from Olympic Trials – Roar of the Rings

Posted on February 1, 2010 by kingco

A great tournament and Canada has a strong pair of representatives in Kevin Martin and Cheryl Bernard (both from Alberta). Here are some of the best shots from that wonderful week of curling from Edmonton:

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Summer viewing: Nichols in the Olympic final

Posted on June 30, 2007 by kingco

I can’t get enough of watching this one, I thought it might be a fun one to post up to keep everyone thinking about curling in the summer. Marc Nichols’ amazing raise in the Olympic final. Enjoy!

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