Vicky PERSINGER
United States of AmericaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Curling |
Mixed Doubles | 8 |
Schedule
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
AUS Australia 5 USA United States of America 6 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
USA United States of America 4 ITA Italy 8 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
USA United States of America 6 NOR Norway 11 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet D |
SWE Sweden 7 USA United States of America 8 |
Finished |
|
| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
CHN People's Republic of China 5 USA United States of America 7 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet D |
USA United States of America 2 CAN Canada 7 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
USA United States of America 8 CZE Czech Republic 10 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
SUI Switzerland 6 USA United States of America 5 |
Finished |
|
| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
USA United States of America 4 GBR Great Britain 8 |
Finished |
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GBRBiographical Information
Highlights
Hunting, exploring, fishing, hiking, boating, anything on the water.
User support specialist
Graduated in 2012 with an Associates Degree in Air Traffic Control from the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Father, Ken. Mother, Cathy. Sister, Tina.
English
Fairbanks CC
Team: Sean Beighton (USA)
National: Phill Drobnick (USA)
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Cousin Greg Persinger (Curling): Two appearances at the World Championships (2013, 2018). Back-to-back Americas World Championship Challenge gold medallist (2018-19).
Cousin Chad Persinger (Curling): Finished fourth at the 2015 US Mixed Championship, playing alongside Vicky and Greg.
2015 World Championship in Sapporo vs. Russia (12-4 Loss)
2021 Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualifying Event in Leeuwarden vs. Japan (8-6 Win)
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Started Little Rock curling at Fairbanks Curling Club. Her parents were active league players so she was always around the facility.
“The spirit of curling has continued to shape who I am as a person. Now, I can’t stop. I couldn’t even stop playing when things were hard, because so much of the game is ingrained in me.” (Athlete, 6 Jan 2022)
“Curling is something I want to keep doing, but in time I'll get away from curling. I love trying new things.” (Athlete, 6 Jan 2022)
On-ice twice a week. Workouts take place at home. She watches game tapes, old and recent, including upcoming Olympic opposition. Engages her teammate and coach with online meetings and text messages.
Winning the Grand Slam Players’ Championship in 2018, the first Slam victory by a US team.
“I admire certain traits about certain athletes and coaches, across all sports. I’m really interested in the psychology behind sports and teamwork.” (Athlete, 6 Jan 2022)
Her parents.
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“Being a part of a team is so important for work, friendships, family and sports. Dynamics and personalities are so important and you need a balance of those. I’m really fascinated by that kind of thing and I’ve learned a lot through being shuffled onto different teams.” (Athlete, 6 Jan 2022)
US Junior Nationals Curtis Cup Sportsmanship Award winner (2006, 2009)
