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Photo by Michael Burns Jr. |
Position |
Skip |
| Delivers |
Right-handed |
| Born |
February 29, 1968, in Bemidji, Minn. |
| Hometown |
Bemidji, Minn. |
| Occupation |
Owner/operator of Dave's Pizza
in Bemidji and Brainerd, Minn. |
| Family |
Married to Roxanne; two sons, Alex and Graem |
| Year started curling |
1982 |
| Height |
6 feet, 1 inch |
| Weight |
165 pounds |
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Education |
Bachelor's degree in technical illustration
and graphic design |
CURLING HIGHLIGHTS
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Olympic Winter Games: 2006
(bronze)
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U.S. Olympic Team Trials:
2005 (champion), 1997
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U.S. National
Championships: 2006 (champion), 2005
(champion), 2004 (runner-up), 2003 (champion), 1994 (champion), 1993
(champion)8 additional appearances
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World Curling Championships:
2006 (4th),
2005 (6th),
2003 (8th), 1994 (5th as vice skip with Scott Baird), 1993 (bronze as vice
skip with Scott Baird)
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Strauss Crown
of Curling (World Curling Tour): 2005 (runner-up)
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World Curling
Tour Players Championship: 2006 (quarterfinalist), 2005 (quarterfinalist), 1997,
1995
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Korbel
International Cashspiel: 2005, 2004 (champion both years)
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Minnesota State Men's
Championships: Five-time champion; 2003 (runner-up)
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USA Curling Athlete of the Year: 2005, 2003
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Continental Cup of Curling:
2006,
2003 (runner-up)
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U.S. Olympic
Committee Team of the Month: December 2005
About Pete Fenson:
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View childhood photos
Curls out of: Bemidji Curling
Club
Curling start: "I was
introduced to curling at age 13 by my parents who both curled."
Training regimen: "I
enjoy training both on and off the ice, including cycling, swimming, and the
occasional practice stone."
Other sports/hobbies: Golf,
cycling/mountain biking, pinball, family time
In his own words:
"When
I'm not curling I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and scuba
diving."
Greatest competitor:
"Myself. It is a constant battle."
Favorite athlete to
watch: Michael Jordan
Other Olympic sport
he'd like to try: Downhill skiing
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Curling heroes: Bob Fenson
and Scott Baird
Cartoon character that best
describes your personality: Roadrunner |
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