Carole HOWALD
SwitzerlandEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Curling |
Women | 4 |
Schedule
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
GBR Great Britain 5 SUI Switzerland 6 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet D |
CHN People's Republic of China 5 SUI Switzerland 7 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
SUI Switzerland 8 ROC ROC 7 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
DEN Denmark 5 SUI Switzerland 8 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet D |
SUI Switzerland 8 CAN Canada 4 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
SUI Switzerland 5 SWE Sweden 6 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
USA United States of America 6 SUI Switzerland 9 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
SUI Switzerland 8 KOR Republic of Korea 4 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
JPN Japan 4 SUI Switzerland 8 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
JPN Japan 8 SUI Switzerland 6 |
Finished |
|
| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
SWE Sweden 9 SUI Switzerland 7 |
Finished |
GBR
CHN
ROC
DEN
CAN
SWE
USA
KOR
JPN
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| World Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 1 | Women | 2021 | Calgary, AB, CAN |
| 1 | Women | 2016 | Swift Current, SK, CAN |
| 1 | Women | 2015 | Sapporo, JPN |
| 1 | Women | 2014 | Saint John, NB, CAN |
| 8 | Women | 2018 | North Bay, ON, CAN |
| European Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 1 | Women | 2014 | Champery, SUI |
| 5 | Women | 2021 | Lillehammer, NOR |
| 6 | Women | 2016 | Glasgow, SCO |
| World Mixed Doubles Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 13 | Mixed Doubles | 2015 | Sochi, RUS |
Care
Cooking, sports. “In sport science we have to do every kind of sport, so hiking, canoeing, fencing, orienteering. I like to try everything, always do something physically.” (Athlete, 29 Dec 2021)
Student
Studying for her Bachelor’s degree of Science EHSM in Sports at the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen.
Partner, Marcel Kaeufeler. Father, Marc. Mother, Marianne. Older sister, Nicole.
German, French, English
CC Langenthal
Team: Pierre Charette (CAN)
National: Sebastian Stock (GER)
Alternate
Right
Partner Marcel Kaeufeler (Curling): Lead for Team Yannick Schwaller, who lost the 2021 Swiss Olympic Trials to Team de Cruz. Silver medallist at the 2019 European Championships.
2013 European Mixed Championship in Edinburgh vs. Estonia (4-2 Win)
2014 World Championship in Saint John (Alternate)
2016 European Championships in Glasgow vs. Germany (7-4 Win)
2018: Deep cut from a skate blade at a Grand Slam tournament in Calgary. Received stitches in Calgary and no surgery was required back in Switzerland.
Started in a school program at Curling Club Langenthal, after her family and cousin had all been curlers.
“It’s a team sport with a small amount of teammates. It’s something between elegance and core strength, combined with tactics and metal skills.” (Athlete, 29 Dec 2021)
While she enjoys her alternate role, she wants to achieve championship titles on her own, on the ice. After her curling career, she wants to improve people’s health and welfare through sport. (Athlete, 29 Dec 2021)
Trains seven times per week, one day with her women’s team (Irene Schori) and six days either alone or with assorted teammates. Training camps with Team Tirinzoni occur before competitions. Her Sport Science courses also include many sport activities.
Winning the Swiss championship in 2018, as a full-time player – not alternate.
Tennis player Roger Federer (SUI), Beijing 2008 doubles gold and London 2012 singles silver medallist, with 20 career Grand Slam titles.
Family.
Places her curling equipment in particular locations during competitions.
“Love it, change it or leave it.” (Athlete, 29 Dec 2021)
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- Bronze Medal Event
