Curling stars: It is time to diversify the sport
My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite ParalympianShow Notes
Olympic champion John Shuster, Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis, USA Curling’s Monica Walker and other curling enthusiasts are teaming up to create pathways to diversify the sport
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John Shuster (Two-time Olympic curling medalist)
Vernon Davis (Super Bowl champion)
Monica Walker (USA Curling national team)
Sara Carlsson (Swedish curler)
Adriana Camarena (Mexican curler)
Dr. Rich Norman (DEI expert)
Deb Martin (co-creator of USA Curling's Ice Breakers program)
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