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GOLD
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SILVER
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BRONZE
6'2"
36
McFarland, WI
McFarland High School (McFarland, Wis.)
Sport: Curling
Position: Front End
Specialty: Men's Curling, Mixed Doubles
Matt Hamilton, born in McFarland, Wisconsin, is a prominent figure in the world of curling and a multi-faceted personality beyond the sport. A member of the Madison Curling Club, he began curling at an early age, first winning junior championships. Hamilton attended Edgewood College in Madison, where he balanced academics with his growing passion for curling.
Known for his distinctive mustache and charismatic presence, Hamilton has pursued various interests, including hosting a radio show on ESPN, roasting coffee and supporting philanthropic efforts. During the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, Hamilton sported shoulder-length hair, which he later cut and donated to a children’s wig foundation. A strong advocate for brain cancer research, he actively supports StacheStrong, a non-profit organization raising funds for glioblastoma research. Hamilton’s hobbies also include watch collecting and experimenting with cooking, which he humorously describes as "not terrible."
Hamilton made his Olympic debut at the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games, competing in both men’s curling and mixed doubles with his sister, Becca Hamilton. In men’s curling, he was part of the U.S. team that won gold, the first Olympic gold medal for the United States in curling. The mixed doubles team placed sixth.
At the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games, Hamilton competed in men’s curling, where Team USA finished in fourth place.
Hamilton secured a gold medal at the 2008 World Junior Curling Championships, demonstrating his early promise in the sport. In the 2018 Curling World Cup, Hamilton's team achieved a first-place ranking in the second leg, further establishing his status on the international stage.
Hamilton has won multiple U.S. national curling titles. In 2017, he and his sister, Becca Hamilton, won the U.S. Mixed Doubles National Championship, earning the opportunity to compete at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship that year. They won the U.S. mixed doubles championship title again in 2022 and 2024.
In 2023, Hamilton was a member of Team Shuster, which won the U.S. Men’s Curling Championship.
Hamilton’s journey in curling began in McFarland, Wisconsin, where he developed a passion for the sport as a child. Competing in youth leagues and local tournaments, he quickly rose through the ranks.
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