Curling

Paul Pustovar

Athlete Bio#

Age

73

Hometown

Hibbing, MN

 Position:    Skip
 Teammates:    
 Delivers:    Right-handed
 Age:    65
 Hometown:    Hibbing, Minn.
 Occupation:    Self-employed insurance agent with Country Financial Services
 Family:    Married to Carole; two children, Scott & Ryan; three grandchildren, Alex, Taylor & Tanner
 Year started curling:    1969
 Height:    5 feet 10 1/2 inches
 Weight:    183 pounds

Curling Highlights:

  • Inducted into the USA Curling Hall of Fame in 2009
  • U.S. National Championships: 2015, 2014 (9th), 2010, 2009 (bronze) 2007 (6th), 2006 (7th), 2004 (quarterfinalist), 2003; 2002, 1998, 1991, 1984, 1980 and 1977 (champion each year); 2000, 1995, 1992 and 1982 (runner-up each year); 2001, 1999, 1997, 1994, 1990 and 1987 (semifinalist each year)
  • World Championships: 2007 (bronze as coach of Todd Birr team), 2002 (4th), 1998 (6th), 1991 (bronze), 1984 (4th), 1980 (4th), 1997 (bronze)
  • U.S. Senior National Championships: 2017, 2016 (semifinals), 2015, 2014 (quarterfinalist), 2013, 1012, 2011, 2010 (champion), 2009 (champion), 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
  • U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2009 (bronze), 2001
  • World Senior Championships: 2013 (as alternate), 2010 (gold), 2009 (silver)
  • U.S. Mixed Nationals: 1985

About Paul Pustovar:

Curls out of:  Hibbing Curling Club, Hibbing, Minn.

World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2002 – 4th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 1977, 1980, 1991, 1998, 2002
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
    • Bronze – 1991 (Team - Men)

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