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Ryan HarndenCanadian curler
Date of Birth: 28.06.1986
Country:  Canada |
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Ryan Harnden: A Canadian Curling Champion
Ryan Harnden is a Canadian curler who has achieved numerous impressive victories and accomplishments throughout his sporting career. Starting from a relatively modest level, Harnden first established himself as the champion of Northern Ontario, then cemented his reputation as one of the best curlers in Canada, and went on to win the gold medal at the Sochi Olympic Games.
Early Life and Career
Ryan Harnden was born into a curling family, with his father Eric Harnden being a three-time champion of Northern Ontario. Ryan had the opportunity to play alongside his father during the 2007-2008 season, serving as the team's second player. The team, which also included E.J. and Caleb Flaxey, secured victory at the Dominion Northern Ontario Men's Curling Championship and earned the right to represent Northern Ontario at the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier. However, their performance at the Brier was relatively unsuccessful, with a record of 3-8.
After the season, Harnden joined Brad Jacobs' team, where he still competes today. From 2008 to 2011, Ryan played as the team's second player, but in 2012, he transitioned to the position of skip. E.J. Harnden took over as the second player, and Ryan Fry joined the team as the third player. The first season in the new lineup was relatively disappointing, as Jacobs and his team lost in the final of the Northern Ontario Championship to Mike Jakubo.
Recent Success and Achievements
In the following season, Jacobs and his team had more success. They even had the opportunity to compete in a Grand Slam event, the 2012 National. However, their debut in the Grand Slam was unsuccessful, finishing with a record of 0-5. At the Dominion 2010 Northern Ontario Provincial Men's Championship, Jacobs and his team had more luck, finishing in second place at the 2010 Tim Hortons Brier. They were unable to advance in the playoffs and settled for a bronze medal.
In the 2011-2012 season, Jacobs' team competed in two more Grand Slam events: the 2010 World Cup of Curling and the 2011 Players' Championship. After these competitions, they won their second consecutive provincial championship but finished in fifth place at the 2011 Tim Hortons Brier.
The 2012-2013 season proved to be the most productive for Ryan Harnden and his team at that time. With the addition of Ryan Fry as the third player, they reached three Grand Slam playoffs. Although they were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Masters of Curling and the 2013 The National, they made it to the final of the 2012 Canadian Open of Curling.
Continuing their success at the provincial level, Harnden and his team secured their fourth consecutive trip to the Brier. This time, they performed even better, finishing in fourth place after the round-robin stage. In the playoffs, Jacobs' team displayed impressive results, winning several key matches and ultimately capturing the championship title, the first for Northern Ontario in 28 years. Shortly after, they represented Canada at the 2013 Ford World Men's Curling Championship, where they won the silver medal.
In 2014, Eric Harnden, Ryan's father, played at the Olympic Games as part of the Canadian national team, winning the coveted gold medal. This became one of Ryan Harnden's most significant achievements to date.
Overall, Ryan Harnden's sporting biography is filled with brilliant victories and impressive accomplishments, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport of curling.
