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Sebastian KrauppSwedish curler.
Date of Birth: 20.05.1985
Country:  Sweden |
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Biography of Sebastian Kraupp
Sebastian Kraupp is a Swedish curler who has achieved impressive results in his career. Although he did not achieve remarkable success as the leader of his own team, Kraupp had better luck under the wing of Niklas Edin. He has been a part of Edin's team, serving as their third player, and together they have achieved great success.
Early Career
From 2005 to 2008, Sebastian Kraupp led his own team as a skip. However, in the 2008-2009 season, he joined Niklas Edin's team as their third player. Initially, Edin's team didn't attract much attention from the public, but their performance at the 2009 European Championship changed everything.
Championship Success
During the championship, Kraupp and his teammates showcased their exceptional skills and finished the competition with a record-breaking 7-2 result. They only lost two matches throughout the round-robin, against David Murdoch's Scottish team and Thomas Ulsrud's Norwegian team. However, these losses were not a cause for concern as both the Scottish and Norwegian teams went on to win gold and bronze respectively at the World Championship in Moncton.
Olympic Journey
In 2010, Sebastian Kraupp became a part of the Swedish national team for the Vancouver Olympics. The team performed well in the qualifying matches, securing a spot in the playoffs after a tough battle against Great Britain. Unfortunately, their luck ran out in the semifinals when they were defeated by the Canadian team led by Kevin Martin. They had one last chance for a bronze medal, but the Swiss team proved to be stronger. Despite finishing in fourth place, the Swedish team's performance was not a complete failure, as they matched their result from the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City.
Continued Success
In the following years, Kraupp and his team continued to achieve success. They won bronze at the World Championships in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, Sebastian Kraupp secured his first gold medal at the World Championship. The Swedish team further improved their performance at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, winning a bronze medal. They defeated the Chinese team in their final match but were bested by the Canadian and British teams.
Throughout his career, Sebastian Kraupp has proven himself to be a talented curler, contributing to the success of both his own team and Niklas Edin's team. His achievements include being a world champion, European champion, and an Olympic medalist.
