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USA Curling 2003-04 Athlete Biography |
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MARK ARMSTRONG |
Teammates: Chris
Goldsmith, Greg Gallagher,
Michael Gordon Coach: John Gordon |
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| Position | Second | |
| Delivers | Right-handed | |
| Born | January 7, 1958, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Hometown | Phoenix, Ariz. | |
| Occupation | CEO | |
| Family | Single, two children | |
| Year started curling | 1981 | |
| Height | 5 feet, 9 inches | |
| Weight | 175 pounds | |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering; master's degree | |
CURLING HIGHLIGHTS
PERSONAL FILE
Curls out of: Coyotes Curling Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Curling start: "I learned to curl in Dryden, Ontario, in 1981. I restarted curling in 2003 at our new club in Scottsdale."
What he enjoys most about curling: "The feeling you get when you execute exactly what was asked for, or how it feels to have swept very hard and just gotten a key rock by a guard or performed a perfect hit and roll."
Hobbies & interests: Semi pro bass player, mountain biking, golfing, hiking
Curling goals: "To stay very fit so I can still play front end at 46; bring visibility to our new club by representing the MOPAC region well at the 2004 men's Nationals; have fun, enjoy the game and the good company of my teammates and competitors."
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