Rachel Homan

Canadian Curler and Championship Skip

Rachel Homan - Canadian Curler and Championship Skip
Born

April 5th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A prominent figure in the sport of curling, achieved notable success in both national and international competitions. Led the Canadian women's team to victory at the 2017 World Women's Curling Championship and secured multiple Canadian Championships. Consistently ranked among the top curlers in the world, earned recognition for strategic gameplay and team leadership.

Winning the 2017 World Women's Curling Championship

Securing the Canadian Women's Curling Championship in 2013, 2014, and 2017

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