USA Curling 2004-05 Athlete Biography

MYLES BRUNDIDGE	Teammates:  Coach:
		2002-03 competition schedule
	Position	Second
	Delivers	Right-handed
	Born	June 1, 1960, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
	Hometown	Nekoosa, Wis.
	Occupation	Papermaker
	Family	Married, four children
	Year started curling	1980
	Height	5 feet, 11 inches
	Weight	225 pounds

CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

• Men's National Qualifier (for the Olympic Trials): 2001 (qualifier #5)
• U.S. Olympic Team - Curling: 2002 (7th), 1998 (4th in first-ever full medal curling competition held in Karuizawa, Japan)
• Men's Nationals: 1999, '96, '95 (champions each year); 1997(4th)
• Men’s Worlds: 1999, '95 (4th each year); 1996 (6th)
• U.S. Curling Association and U.S. Olympic Committee Male Athlete of the Year -  Curling: 1999
• Wisconsin State Men's Championships: 1995 (champions)

Other highlights include:

• Eight-time state finalist
• 1996 Ford Hot Shot Competition winner at Ford World Championships in Hamilton, Canada

PERSONAL FILE

In his own words: "Since these were my teammates in 1996 and '97, we feel fairly comfortable as a team going into an Olympic year, because we've played many games together."

Favorites: Pizza

Hobbies: Fishing, golf, coaching baseball

Other favorite sports: Baseball, football, basketball

Heroes: "Pete Rose, because he got the most out of his limited athletic ability, and because of his great desire."

Curling goal: "To win a medal."