Maureen

Clark

Position
Teammates
Delivers	Right-handed
Age	34
Hometown	St. Paul, Minn.
Occupation	Lawyer
Family	Married; two sons, Henry & James
Year started curling	1988
Height	5 feet, 3 inches
Education	Graduate of William Mitchell College of Law; Graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in English

CURLING HIGHLIGHTS

• Olympic Winter Games: 2006 (8th)
• U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2009 (5th), 2005 (gold)
• World Curling Championships: 2005 (silver)
• Junior Worlds: 2003 (silver), 2002 (gold)
• Junior Nationals: 2003 (champion), 2002 (champion), 1999 (semifinalist)
• U.S. National Championships: 2009 (5th), 2008 (4th), 2007 (runner-up), 2006 (4th), 2005 (champion), 2004 (semifinalist), 2003 (semifinalist)
• Minnesota State Championships: 2004 (champion)
• Minnesota State Junior Championships: 2003, 2002 (champion both years)
• Wisconsin State Women's Championship: 2003 (champion)
• Wisconsin State High School Champion: 2001, 2000
• USA Curling Team of the Year: 2005, 2002
• Past Chairwoman, Athletes Advisory Council
• Past USOC AAC, alternate representative for USA Curling

About Maureen Brunt Clark:

Curling start: "I started curling with my parents when I was 6 years old because my parents curled and I grew up three blocks from the Portage Curling Club." What she enjoys most about curling: "I enjoy the people and the competitive spirit but it is still about being nice." Curling family: "My parents also curl and so does my cousin and my uncle." Other sports: "In the summer, golfing is nice if I have a chance. Otherwise, I enjoy anything outdoors." Curling goals: "To win the Olympics."

Training: "A combination of weight training and cardio training with practice at least three times a week and league twice a week."

Curling strength: "Teamwork."

Favorite athlete to watch: Andy Roddick, Alex Rodriguez, swimmers, divers

Cartoon character that best describes her personality: Lisa Simpson or Strawberry Shortcake

Other Olympic sport she'd like to try: Diving

Curling heroes: Lisa Schoeneberg

Favorite motivational quote: "I want to practice, and I want to practice winning. I want to dream, and I want to make my dream a winner." or "Remember to have fun ... and remember winning is fun."

Hobbies: Reading, meeting new people, playing sports

Olympic Experience

• 1-time Olympian;
• Olympic Games Turin 2006, 8th (Team - Women)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2007 – 4th (Team - Women)
• Years of participation: Team - Women 2005, 2007
• Medals: 1 (1 silver)
• Silver – 2005 (Team - Women)