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Ana Arce
Ana Arce (born 5 January 1964) is a photographer and former skip of the Andorran national women's curling team. She now plays on the Spain, Spanish national team. Photography She produced the ''Ana Arce Team Sponsorship Calendar 2006'' featuring nude or semi-nude photographs of women curlers from a variety of countries including Denmark, Italy, Spain, England, Poland, Germany and Canada. The curlers included Daniela Jentsch, Melanie Robillard, Lynsay Ryan, Kasia Selwand and Claudia Toth. She produced a second calendar for 2007 which included Christine Keshen, Linn Githmark, Debbie McCormick and Jackie Lockhart. Curling Arce played in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 European Curling Championships for Andorra. Skipping the team, she placed 17th, 15th and 21st respectively. In 2005, she moved to the Spanish team. Her international debut for Spain was at the 2005 European Mixed Curling Championship playing lead for Antonio De Mollinedo Gonzalez. Spain finished 16th. Her debut for Spain at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrid
Madrid ( ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in Spain, most populous municipality of Spain. It has almost 3.5 million inhabitants and a Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the Largest cities of the European Union by population within city limits, second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its wikt:monocentric, monocentric Madrid metropolitan area, metropolitan area is the List of metropolitan areas in Europe by population, second-largest in the EU.United Nations Department of Economic and Social AffairWorld Urbanization Prospects (2007 revision), (United Nations, 2008), Table A.12. Data for 2007. The municipality covers geographical area. Madrid lies on the Manzanares (river), River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding Community of Madrid, autonomous community of Madrid (since 1983), it is also th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasia Selwand
Katarzyna "Kasia" Selwant is the former Polish national curling team lead. In 2005, she posed for a calendar to promote women's curlinShe played in both the 2004 and 2005 European Curling Championships for skip Krystyna Beniger. Poland finished 17th and 21st respectively. See also * Ana Arce * Daniela Jentsch * Melanie Robillard * Lynsay Ryan * Claudia Toth Claudia Fischer (born 24 May 1981 as Claudia Toth) was the Austrian national women's curling team skip, or captain, from 2004-2007. She has played in four European Championships, skipping her Austrian team to an 11th-place finish in 2004, 9th pla ... External links Ana Acre Team Sponsorship Calendar 2006The Curling NewsCurling calendar creating stir* https://web.archive.org/web/20051105091326/http://www.mojoradio.ca/news/news.cfm?dir=sports&file=s103145A&n=2 * ttps://web.archive.org/web/20081119071031/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20051031.wcurl1031/BNStory/Sports Women of curling gain greater exposure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Luis Hinojosa De Torres-Peralta
José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ). In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , is an old vernacular form of Joseph, which is also in current usage as a given name. José is also commonly used as part of masculine name composites, such as José Manuel, José Maria or Antonio José, and also in female name composites like Maria José or Marie-José. The feminine written form is ''Josée'' as in French. In Netherlandic Dutch, however, ''José'' is a feminine given name and is pronounced ; it may occur as part of name composites like Marie-José or as a feminine first name in its own right; it can also be short for the name ''Josina'' and even a Dutch hypocorism of the name ''Johanna''. In England, Jose is originally a Romano-Celtic surname, and people with this family name can usually be found in, or traced to, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 European Mixed Curling Championship
The 2009 European Mixed Curling Championship was held from September 26 to October 3, 2009 at the Curling Hall Roztyly in Prague Prague ( ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in the Czech Republic, largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague, located on the Vltava River, has a population of about 1.4 million, while its P .... Scotland, skipped by Tom Brewster won its second title, defeating Denmark in the final. Teams The teams are as follows: Standings Playoffs Semi final challenge games: * 5-3 * 7-2 External linksEvent website {{DEFAULTSORT:European Mixed Curling Championship, 2009 2009 in curling 2009 in Czech sport Sports competitions in Prague European Mixed Curling Championship International curling competitions hosted by the Czech Republic September 2009 sports events in Europe October 2009 sports events in Europe 2000s in Prague ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 European Mixed Curling Championship
The 2008 European Mixed Curling Championship was held from September 22 to 27, 2008 at the Mercedes Benz Sportpark in Kitzbühel, Austria. Germany, skipped by Rainer Schöpp, won their first title after defeating Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south ... in the final. Teams Hosts Austria were skipped by two-time Austrian mixed curling champion Markus Schagerl. Germany were skipped by Rainer Schöpp and defending champions Wales were skipped by Adrian Meikle. Round robin The winner of each group advanced directly to play-offs and second place contested the qualification round. Group A Group A consisted of the Czech Republic, France, Latvia, Scotland, Slovakia, Switzerland and defending champions Wales. Wales, the defending champions, were elimina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 European Mixed Curling Championship
The 2007 European Mixed Curling Championship was held from September 24 to 29, 2007 at the Palacio de Hielo in Madrid, Spain. Wales, skipped by Adrian Meikle, won its first title, defeating Denmark Denmark is a Nordic countries, Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark,, . also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the Autonomous a ... in the final. Teams The teams are as follows: Round Robin In every group: two best teams to playoffs. Group A : Team to playoffs : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break Group B : Team to playoffs : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break Winner of Round 2 to playoffs Round 1 Round 2 Group C : Team to playoffs : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break Winner of Round 2 to playoffs Round 1 Round 2 Group D : Teams to tie-break for 1st place : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break For 1st place For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 European Mixed Curling Championship
The 2006 European Mixed Curling Championship was held from October 17 to 21, 2006 in Claut, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Scotland, skipped by Tom Brewster, won its first title, defeating Italy Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, Southern and Western Europe, Western Europe. It consists of Italian Peninsula, a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land b ... in the final. Teams The teams are as follows: Round Robin In every group: two best teams to playoffs. Group A : Team to playoffs Group B : Team to playoffs Group C : Team to playoffs : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break Winner of Round 2 to playoffs Round 1 Round 2 Group D : Team to playoffs : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break Playoffs Quarterfinals ''October 20, 19:00'' Semifinals ''October 21, 10:00'' Bronze medal game ''October 21, 14:00'' Final ''October 21, 14:00'' Final standings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio De Mollinedo Gonzalez
Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language–speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa. It has been among the top 400 most popular male baby names in the United States since the late 19th century and has been among the top 200 since the mid 20th century. In the English language, it is translated as Anthony, and has some female derivatives: Antonia, Antónia, Antonieta, Antonietta, and Antonella'. It also has some male derivatives, such as Anthonio, Antón, Antò, Antonis, Antoñito, Antonino, Antonello, Tonio, Tono, Toño, Toñín, Tonino, Nantonio, Ninni, Totò, Tó, Tonini, Tony, Toni, Toninho, Toñito, and Tõnis. The Portuguese equivalent is António (Portuguese orthography) or Antônio (Brazilian Portuguese). In old Portuguese the form Antão was also used, not just to differentiate between older and younger but also between more and less important. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 European Mixed Curling Championship
The inaugural 2005 European Mixed Curling Championship was held from October 18 to 22, 2005 at the Canillo Ice Arena in Canillo, Andorra. Finland, skipped by Markku Uusipaavalniemi, won its first title, defeating Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic count ... in the final. Teams The teams are as follows: Round Robin In every group: two best teams to playoffs. Group A : Teams to playoffs Group B : Teams to playoffs Group C : Teams to playoffs Group D : Team to playoffs : Teams to tie-break for 2nd place Tie-break Playoffs Quarterfinals Semifinals Bronze medal game Final Final standings References 2005 in curling 2005 in Andorran sport European Mixed Curling Championship International curling competitions hosted by Andorra Octobe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Curling Championships
The European Curling Championships are annual curling tournaments held in Europe between various European nations. The European Curling Championships are usually held in early to mid December. The tournament also acts as a qualifier for the World Championships, where the top eight nations qualify. In November 1974, a six-nations tournament was held in Zürich, Switzerland which included Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, and Norway. In March 1975, it was decided that the championships would be competed in December. At the semi-annual general meeting in Gävle Gävle ( ; ) is a Urban areas in Sweden, city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 79,004 inhabitants in 2020, which makes it the List of cities in Sweden, 13th-most-populated city in Sweden. I ..., Sweden in April 2004, a new competition called the European Mixed Curling Championships was formed. Champions All-time medal table As of the conclusion of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Lockhart
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lockhart (née Steele, born 22 March 1965) is a Scottish curler who has competed prolifically in major international competitions for Scotland, and for the Great Britain team that competes at the Olympic Winter Games. She was part of the BBC's Winter Olympics commentary team for the Curling at the Sochi 2014, Pyeongchang 2018 and Beijing 2022. Biography Early performances Having made her international debut at the 1983 European Championships, she went on to claim a silver medal in her first crack at the World Championships in 1985, in which she played second in the Scotland team skipped by Isobel Torrance. The same line-up narrowly failed to win a medal in the following year's championships. In 1992, as curling awaited full medal status at the Winter Olympics, Lockhart was skip of the team selected to represent Great Britain in the demonstration event at the Albertville Games. The team struggled somewhat, however, and were ultimately edged into sixth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debbie McCormick
Deborah McCormick ( Henry, born January 8, 1974) is an American curler from Rio, Wisconsin. Although born in Canada, McCormick moved to Madison, Wisconsin when she was very young. McCormick is a World Champion and four-time Olympian. Career McCormick had an impressive junior career, winning two silvers and a bronze at various World Junior Curling Championships. Early in her adult curling career she played in two World Championships: as an alternate in 1996 for Lisa Schoeneberg's silver medal winning team, and in 2001 she was a third for Kari Erickson's sixth place team. McCormick skipped the United States to a World Championship in 2003. She defeated Canada, skipped by Colleen Jones, in the final. It was the first time the US had won a World Championships in women's curling and was McCormick's first international tournament as a skip. She returned to the Worlds in 2006 and won silver. McCormick defended her 2006 US title in 2007 by defeating Cassandra Johnson's rink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
