Sandra Schmirler

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sandra Schmirler
Occupation	Curler
Date Of Birth	Jun 11, 1963(1963-06-11)
Age	61
Date Of Death	2000-03-02
Birthplace	Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347
Country	Canada
Birth City	Saskatchewan
Horoscope	Gemini

Sandra Schmirler Biography

Sandra Schmirler is one of the most popular and richest Curler who was born on June 11, 1963 in Rural Municipality of Biggar No. 347, Saskatchewan, Canada. Canadian curler who is known as “Schmirler the Curler” who has won three World Curling Championships during her enormously successful career. She coached her Canadian National team in winning the Olympic silver medal at the 1998 Olympics, which was the first time that curling for women was acknowledged as a sport at Olympic officials at Winter Olympics, and later became a renowned as a commentator on CBC Sports.

She as well as She and Colleen Jones both captained Canada to victory at the World Curling Championships. each captained Canada towards victory in the World Curling Championships.

Sandra Marie Schmirler, SOM (June 11, 1963 – March 2, 2000) was a Canadian curler who captured three Canadian Curling Championships (Scott Tournament of Hearts) and three World Curling Championships. Schmirler also skipped (captained) her Canadian team to a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, the first year women’s curling was a medal sport. At tournaments where she was not competing, Schmirler sometimes worked as a commentator for CBC Sports, which popularized her nickname “Schmirler the Curler” and claimed she was the only person who had a name that rhymed with the sport she played. She died in 2000 at 36 of cancer, leaving a legacy that extended outside of curling. Schmirler was honoured posthumously with an induction into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and was awarded the World Curling Freytag Award, which later led to her induction into the World Curling Federation Hall of Fame.

While attending Biggar Composite School in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada, Schmirler started curling in Grade 7 as part of the school’s physical education program. She grew up an athlete, playing volleyball, badminton, and softball. She was also an avid speed swimmer. She continued to curl on the local scene, participating in the Biggar Curling Club ladies’ league in Grade

9. Playing as third on her high school team, she won a provincial championship in Grade 12, when her team went undefeated throughout the season. She continued to curl after graduating from high school, while attending the University of Saskatchewan. While in university, Schmirler made her first appearance in Saskatchewan’s provincial playdowns in 1983. Schmirler threw fourth stones for a team which consisted of 1979 Canadian Junior Champions Denise Wilson (skip), Dianne Choquette and Shannon Olafson. The team represented the University of Saskatchewan at the Saskatoon city playdowns where they were eliminated. After graduating university, Schmirler moved to Regina to take a job at the North West Leisure Centre. She continued to curl, and was given the nickname “Schmirler the Curler” by a supervisor at the facility. Schmirler joined the Saskatoon-based Carol Davis rink, playing third for the team. In their first season together, they made it to the 1984 provincial finals where they lost to Lori McGeary.

She is loved by her husband Shannon and twin daughters Sara as well as Jenna.

Sandra Schmirler Net Worth

Sandra Schmirler is one of the richest Curler from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sandra Schmirler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was was raised in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Along with curling she was a fervent badminton, volleyball, and softball player.

In the wake of her cancer-related death at 36 She was admitted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and was the first posthumously awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.

Schmirler was born to parents Shirley and Art Schmirler on June 11, 1963. She was born with a club foot, which required her to wear a cast for two months. She had two older sisters, Carol and Beverley. She attended high school in Biggar, and moved to Saskatoon to attend university. She started out towards a degree in computer science, but transferred after her first year to work for a degree in physical education. She convocated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in 1985.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sandra Schmirler Dating?

According to our records, Sandra Schmirler married to Shannon England. As of December 1, 2023, Sandra Schmirler’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 1998 Winter Olympics, curling became a medal sport for the first time. Olympic trials were held in November 1997 to select Canada’s representatives at the Olympics. The Schmirler rink finished first in the round robin, and defeated Shannon Kleibrink in the final with a score of 9–6, behind strong shot making from Schmirler and McCusker. Schmirler made a difficult in-off to win and clinch the berth to the Olympics. The 1998 Winter Olympics were held in Nagano, Japan. The Schmirler rink was among the favourites for gold, but there was a strong field in the event. After finishing the round robin in first place with six wins and one loss, Canada played their semifinal game against Great Britain’s Kirsty Hay. The game was tied after regulation play and went to an extra end, where Schmirler barely made a draw with her last rock to win the game. In the final against Denmark’s Helena Blach Lavrsen, Schmirler secured a win in nine ends, winning Canada the gold medal. After winning the gold medal, Sandra appeared on the front page of the New York Times. After the Olympics, the Schmirler rink was named ‘Team of the Year’ by the Canadian Press. The team were also inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 1999. After returning from the Olympics, Schmirler and her rink had to compete almost immediately in the Scott Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada. Schmirler and her team made the playoffs, and won the 3 vs. 4 playoff game before dropping the semifinal to Anne Merklinger. After losing in the semis, Schmirler joined CBC as a colour commentator for the final match.

Facts & Trivia

Sandra Ranked on the list of most popular Curler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Sandra Schmirler celebrates birthday on June 11 of every year.

In addition to the titles captured by her team on the ice, Schmirler has been recognized in several different ways off the ice as well. In 2000, Schmirler was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, becoming the first posthumous recipient. Along with the other members of her rink, she had been previously awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Regina. In the fall of 2000, Schmirler was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. Schmirler and her team were inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame on two separate occasions, once in 1997 for winning three World Curling Championships and once in 2001 for winning the gold medal at the Olympics. At the annual Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the top player in the playoff round is awarded the Sandra Schmirler Most Valuable Player Award.

What kind of cancer did Sandra Schmirler have?

Schmirler’s team was voted the Canadian Press team of the year for 1998, and she was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame last March. Shortly after Schmirler gave birth to her second child last summer, following a difficult pregnancy, doctors discovered a malignant tumor in her chest cavity.

Who is Sandra Schmirler's husband?

Shannon England

What was Sandra Schmirler maiden name?

Sandra Marie Schmirler
Schmirler at the 1998 Winter Olympics
Other names| Sandra Peterson
Born| June 11, 1963 Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died| March 2, 2000 (aged 36) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What do Sandra Schmirler daughters do?

Daughters

Where is Joan Mccusker?

She currently resides in Regina, Saskatchewan with her husband, Brian and their three children. Joan joined the CBC TV Sports Curling telecast as a commentator in 2001.