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Carolyn Darbyshire

Team Canada Medal Count

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Biography

Carolyn Darbyshire won an Olympic silver medal at Vancouver 2010 where she played second for the rink skipped by Cheryl Bernard. Canada finished the round robin atop the standings with an 8-1 record. After defeating Switzerland in the semifinal, the team lost to defending champion Anette Norberg of Sweden in the gold medal match. Bernard’s rink had won the right to be Team Canada at Vancouver 2010 by defeating 2006 Olympic bronze medallist Shannon Kleibrink in the final of the Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials.

Getting to know…

Husband Rod, stepson Shea and daughter Alexandria … Started curling at age 11 … Office manager/owner in the decal installation industry.

Olympic Highlights

Games Sport Event Finish
2010 VancouverCurlingWomenSilver

Notable International Results

Career Notes

2009-10: Won Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials in Edmonton, playing second for skip Cheryl Bernard. 2008-09: Played second for Alberta skip Cheryl Bernard at Tournament of Hearts and Canada Cup, where they won bronze. 2007-08: Played second for skip Cheryl Bernard at Canada Cup. 2006-07: Played second for Alberta skip Cheryl Bernard at Tournament of Hearts and Canada Cup. 2003-04: Played second for Renelle Bryden at Canada Cup in Kamloops, B.C. (1-3 record). 2000-01: Played third for Calgary skip Heather Fowlie in Canadian Curling Trials in Regina, Sask. (4-5 record). 1984-99: Played second for Manitoba skip Merline (Marilyn) Darbyshire at 1985 Tournament of Hearts in Winnipeg, Man. (5-5 record).