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Sports Desk • Curling

Brad Gushue

Brad Gushue is a Canadian curler from St.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Brad Gushue is a Canadian curler from St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, who won Olympic gold in 2006 and bronze in 2022. He is one of the most decorated skips in Canadian curling history.

What it is

Brad Gushue is a professional curler who plays as skip. He led Canada to its first Olympic gold in men’s curling at the 2006 Winter Games and added an Olympic bronze in 2022. He has won six Brier championships (the most by any skip) and the 2017 World Men’s Curling Championship, along with world silver medals in 2018 and 2022.

Why it matters

Gushue is a defining figure in Canadian winter sport, especially for Newfoundland and Labrador, as his 2006 gold was the province’s first Olympic medal in any sport. His longevity—representing Canada internationally for over two decades—and his record-setting Brier titles cement his legacy as one of the country’s greatest curlers.

Key details

Gushue began curling as a teenager and won Canadian and world junior titles in 2001. He announced that the 2025–26 season would be his last in competitive curling. After retiring, he accepted a role as high-performance director with USA Curling.

In short

  • Won Canada’s first Olympic gold in men’s curling (2006) and bronze in 2022.
  • Holds record for most Brier titles by a skip (six).
  • Won world championship gold in 2017 and silver in 2018 and 2022.
  • Retired after the 2025–26 season and joined USA Curling as high-performance director.
Canadian angle

Gushue is a major figure in Canadian winter sport and a defining athlete for Newfoundland and Labrador, especially because his 2006 Olympic win was Canada’s first men’s curling gold and Newfoundland’s first Olympic gold in any sport.

Quick questions

Who is Brad Gushue?
Brad Gushue is a Canadian curler from Newfoundland and Labrador who skipped Canada to Olympic gold in 2006 and bronze in 2022.
How many Brier titles has Brad Gushue won?
He has won six Brier titles, the most by any skip in Canadian men’s curling history.
What is Brad Gushue’s connection to USA Curling?
After retiring from competition, he became USA Curling’s high-performance director.

Sources

  1. Team Canada / Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/brad-gushue/
    Supports: Biographical details, 2006 Olympic gold, 2022 Olympic bronze, World Championship results, education, and personal background.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/brad-gushue
    Supports: Junior career, 2006 Olympic gold, international results, and career overview.
  3. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/curling/brad-gushue-retirement-final-season-1.7637843
    Supports: Retirement announcement and final competitive season.
  4. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/curling/brad-gushue-curling-us-high-performance-9.7197723
    Supports: Appointment as high-performance director for USA Curling after retirement.