Benoit SCHWARZ
SwitzerlandEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Curling |
Men | 7 |
Schedule
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
NOR Norway 7 SUI Switzerland 4 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
SUI Switzerland 6 ROC ROC 3 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet D |
CAN Canada 3 SUI Switzerland 5 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
DEN Denmark 6 SUI Switzerland 8 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
SUI Switzerland 4 ITA Italy 8 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet D |
SUI Switzerland 5 GBR Great Britain 6 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet C |
SUI Switzerland 4 USA United States of America 7 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet A |
CHN People's Republic of China 6 SUI Switzerland 5 |
Finished |
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| National Aquatics Centre - Sheet B |
SWE Sweden 8 SUI Switzerland 10 |
Finished |
NOR
ROC
CAN
DEN
ITA
GBR
USA
CHN
SWEBiographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| Olympic Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 3 | Men | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 8 | Men | 2014 | Sochi, RUS |
| World Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 3 | Men | 2021 | Calgary, AB, CAN |
| 3 | Men | 2019 | Lethbridge, AB, CAN |
| 3 | Men | 2017 | Edmonton, AB, CAN |
| 3 | Men | 2014 | Beijing, CHN |
| 7 | Men | 2013 | Victoria, BC, CAN |
| 9 | Men | 2012 | Basel, SUI |
| European Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 1 | Men | 2013 | Stavanger, NOR |
| 2 | Men | 2015 | Esbjerg, DEN |
| 3 | Men | 2017 | St. Gallen, SUI |
| 3 | Men | 2016 | Glasgow, SCO |
| 6 | Men | 2018 | Tallinn, EST |
| 6 | Men | 2011 | Moscow, RUS |
| World Junior Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 1 | Men | 2010 | Flims, SUI |
| 2 | Men | 2011 | Perth, SCO |
| 6 | Men | 2012 | Oestersund, SWE |
Photography, Swiss watches, coffee
Athlete
Currently writing his Masters thesis in Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen.
Partner, Martina van Berkel. Father, Dominique (died in 2019). Mother Benedicte. Younger brother, Arthur.
French, English
Geneva CC
Team: Havard Vad Petersson (NOR)
National: Thomas Lips (SUI)
Fourth
Right
Partner Martina van Berkel (Swimming): Two-time Swiss Olympian (2012-16), finishing 12th in the 200m butterfly at Rio 2016. Silver medallist in the same event at the 2017 Universiade.
2011 European Championships in Moscow (Alternate)
2012 World Championship in Basel vs. Scotland (7-4 Loss)
Started curling at Geneva CC in 2004.
“I didn’t choose it, I just tried it, completely at random, and I loved it. It’s completely random that I am here today.” (Athlete, 18 Oct 2021)
Win a medal at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. "We’ve now had seven bronze medals I think, so I would definitely take one more, but it would be nice at some point to prove that we can take one more step." (Athlete, 18 Oct 2021)
Trains two to four days a week with his team at the national training centre in Biel. On other days he practices alone for between 30 minutes and three hours.
Winning a bronze medal at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. “It’s been a dream since I started in 2005, honestly.” (Athlete, 18 Oct 2021)
None, but spends a lot of time learning about other athletes in a variety of sports. “I try to find inspiration and learn from all the people you can follow in the news and on social media. I’ve spent a lot of time watching interviews.” (Athlete, 18 Oct 2021)
His parents.
None
“At the end of the day it’s just a curling game, it’s not that important.” (Athlete, 18 Oct 2021)
