Magnus VAAGBERG

Historical Results

Maggie

Working out (weights, squats, bench press)

Student, Substitute teacher (middle school)

Finishing his Masters of Law at the University of Oslo. Scheduled to graduate November 2022.

Partner, Isabelle. Father, Lars. Mother, Trine. Brother, Jesper.

Norwegian, English

Oppdal CK

Team: Thomas Loevold (NOR)

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Father Lars Vaagberg (Curling): Two-time Norwegian Olympian (2002, 2006), winning gold in 2002. Three consecutive World Championship medals (2001-03). Won two European Championship titles (1990, 2005), his first with Sweden. Coached Magnus to a fifth-place finish at the 2016 World Junior Championships.

Mother Trine Trulsen Vaagberg (Curling): Finished third at the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games, as a demonstration sport. Two-time World and six-time European Championship medallist.

Uncle Paal Trulsen (Curling): Two-time Olympian (2002, 2006), winning gold in 2002 alongside his brother-in-law Lars. Three consecutive World Championship medals (2001-03) and a European title (2005) with Lars. Norwegian national coach since 2007.

Cousin Pia Trulsen (Curling): Gold medallist at the 2015 World Mixed Championship, playing with Norwegian skip Steffen Walstad. Six appearances at the European Championships from 2011-19.

Golf: Handicap of three. Played in semi-professional youth tournaments.

2018 World Championship in Las Vegas vs. Italy (10-4 Win)

“I remember being a lot at the curling rink when growing up. I remember wearing a helmet and sitting on top of the rocks while getting thrown around. I was asked to substitute for Magnus Ramsfjell (NOR) in a junior event because they needed a player to be able to start the event. After I threw two rocks I thanked them for the game and left and I remember thinking it was really fun. So that was when I started playing again.” (Athlete, 9 Jan 2022)

“It’s a really unique team sport. You play with three guys you want to play with, which makes it extra special. Travelling around, trying to achieve goals with people you enjoy being around and wishing the best for one another, I think it’s quite fantastic.” (Athlete, 9 Jan 2022)

“Up to now it’s definitely been participating in the Olympics. Both my parents have, and in my view it’s the pinnacle of what you can compete in as a Norwegian curler.” (Athlete, 9 Jan 2022)

Qualifying for a 2017 Grand Slam final in Regina with teammates Walstad, Hoiberg and Nedregotten, where they lost to Brad Gushue (CAN). “We played some really good events in that time period, and it was such a cool experience getting all the way to the final in our first Grand Slam event.” (Athlete, 9 Jan 2022)

His parents.

“I can’t have any rituals, because if one doesn’t work I will try a new one, and at that point it’s no longer a ritual.” (Athlete, 9 Jan 2022)

World Junior Championship Sportsmanship Award (2017). “It was a very big honour and something I cherish to the day today.” (Athlete, 9 Jan 2022)