Anna Hasselborg

Anna Ellinor Hasselborg, born on May 5, 1989, in Stockholm, Sweden, has established herself as a prominent figure in the sport of curling. Her career began in junior categories, achieving international recognition early on. In 2008, she made her international debut at the European Mixed Curling Championship, securing a bronze medal. The following year, she skipped Sweden in her first World Juniors, leading her team to a 6th-place finish. A significant milestone in her junior career occurred at the 2010 World Junior Curling Championships, where she notably defeated Rachel Homan’s Canadian rink to claim the gold medal with a score of 8–3.

Transitioning to women’s professional curling, Hasselborg continued to build a distinguished career. In 2015, her now well-known team, comprising Sara McManus, Agnes Knochenhauer, and Sofia Mabergs, was formed. This team went on to represent Sweden at the 2016 European Curling Championships, earning a silver medal. The pinnacle of her career to date came at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where she led her team to an Olympic gold medal. This triumph was followed by two silver medals at the 2018 and 2019 World Women’s Curling Championships. In November 2019, Hasselborg achieved a unique distinction by becoming the first curler to simultaneously hold the European Curling Championship gold, World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship gold, and the Olympic gold medal. She further added to her Olympic medal count with a bronze at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

Throughout her career, Hasselborg has demonstrated sustained excellence, accumulating numerous titles and accolades. Her Grand Slam successes include eight victories, with notable wins such as the 2018 Elite 10, 2018 Masters, 2019 Tour Challenge, 2019 National, and 2020 Canadian Open. In 2022, Team Hasselborg made history as the first women’s team to achieve a career Grand Slam by winning all four major titles. She has also secured multiple Swedish Women’s Curling Championships, and her team has consistently ranked among the top in the sport. Hasselborg’s consistent presence in major finals and her strategic leadership reflect her lasting impact on the sport of curling.