A Gold Medalist at the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, Cory Thiesse has established herself as an elite force in international curling, notably achieving a historic first for the United States with partner Korey Dropkin. Thiesse’s distinguished career includes multiple national championships, world medals, and two Olympic qualifications for Team USA. Her journey of excellence began with significant junior victories, including 1st place at the United States Junior National Championships in 2012, 2014, 2015, and 2016, and a Silver medal at the 2016 World Junior Championship. Her consistent performance earned her recognition as USA Curlings Female Athlete of the Year in 2016.
Thiesse extended her record of national titles by winning the United States Women’s Curling Championship again in 2024, her fourth such title, and earned a Silver medal at the 2024 United States Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. Her exceptional track record culminated in 2025 with qualification for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Mixed Doubles with Korey Dropkin, marking her second Olympic appearance and first in the mixed doubles discipline. Thiesse consistently represents the United States, having participated in World Championships across Mixed Doubles (2019, 2023, 2025) and Women’s Team events (2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).