USA Curling 2004-05 Athlete Biography

KATIE BECK	Teammates:
	Position
	Delivers	Right-handed
	Born	September 4, 1982, in Manning, Iowa
	Hometown	Omaha, Neb.
	Occupation	Student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
	Family	Single
	Year started curling	1992
	Height	5 feet, 10 inches
	Weight	160 pounds

CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

• U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2005 (7th)
• Junior Nationals: 2003, 2002 (champion both years), 2000 (runner-up)
• Junior Worlds: 2003 (silver medalist), 2002 (gold medalist), 2000 (3rd as alternate with Nicole Joraanstad rink)
• U.S. Women's National Championships: 2004, 2003, 2002 (semifinalist each year)

OTHER CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

• Curtis Cup Winner: 1998
• U.S. Curling Association Team of the Year: 2002

PERSONAL FILE

Got started in curling: "I got started in curling through my parents at the Ak-sar-ben Curling Club in Omaha, Neb., where I participated in the junior program. I then decided to continue curling after the Ak-sar-ben club shut down so I chose to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and curl out of the St. Paul Curling Club."

What she enjoys most about curling: "The people is what I enjoy most about curling and also the competitive side of it. This sport has given me the opportunity to develop friendships with people not only in the states but with people from other parts of the world. I have also been able to travel to many places that most people my age have not been."

Curls out of: St. Paul Curling Club

Hobbies: "Traveling is something that I really enjoy. When I was younger we went on numerous family vacations to different states including a family reunion in Germany, and with curling I am able to continue to travel to places I have not been. I also really enjoy boating and jet skiing and have been recently been getting into golf, though I am not that good at it."

Good luck charm: "A lucky rock given to me by a friend back home."

Can't live without: Music

Curling goals: "To compete in the Winter Olympics and win a medal (preferably gold) for the U.S."

Curling family: "My whole family used to curl until the curling club in Omaha, Neb. However, I am very lucky to have a family that continues to support me very much in curling, which I am thankful for." 

School: "As of right now I am still deciding on what area of business I want to go into with a minor in psychology."