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Thomas Ulsrud

1971 - 2022

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Thomas Ulsrud (21 October 1971 – 24 May 2022) was a Norwegian curler from Oslo. He won a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics, one World Curling Championship, two European Curling Championships, and fourteen Norwegian titles (Norwegian Men's Curling Championship and Oslo Cup). He was also known for being the skip of the team that competed while wearing colourful harlequin trousers at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Team Ulsrud's combined showmanship and sportsmanship became iconic and contributed to reviving worldwide interest in curling since then. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Thomas Ulsrud is the 6,481st most popular athlete, the 1,056th most popular biography from Norway and the 115th most popular Norwegian Athlete.

Thomas Ulsrud was a Norwegian curler best known for leading his team to a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He was also recognized for his distinctive style, often wearing colorful pants during competitions.

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Among people born in 1971, Thomas Ulsrud ranks 1,293. Before him are Kenya Moore, Peter New, Caprice Bourret, Liz Kendall, Rekha Harris, and Steve Stone. After him are Monika Schnarre, Jason Wilcox, Indrani Haldar, Emma Robinson, Natalie Grant, and Dana Bash. Among people deceased in 2022, Thomas Ulsrud ranks 725. Before him are Artem Datsyshyn, Biyi Bandele, Takuya Miyamoto, Cho Min-ho, and Sonya Eddy. After him are PnB Rock, Michelle Suárez Bértora, Cheslie Kryst, Deon Lendore, Sidhu Moose Wala, Adreian Payne, and Tunisha Sharma.

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In Norway

Among people born in Norway, Thomas Ulsrud ranks 1,053 out of 1,039. Before him are Anna Odine Strøm (1998), Anders Konradsen (1990), and Bjørnar Moxnes (1981). After him are Lise Klaveness (1981), Jens Lurås Oftebro (2000), Amahl Pellegrino (1990), Helene Marie Fossesholm (2001), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (2000), Egil Østenstad (1972), Jo Inge Berget (1990), Maren Kirkeeide (2003), and Audun Lysbakken (1977).

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Among ATHLETES In Norway

Among athletes born in Norway, Thomas Ulsrud ranks 115. Before him are Markus Rooth (2001), Kristoffer Brun (1988), Hilde Fenne (1993), Karoline Bjerkeli Grøvdal (1990), Anders Mol (1997), and Kjetil Borch (1990). After him are Maren Kirkeeide (2003), Magnus Abelvik Rød (1997), Christian Sørum (1995), Gustav Iden (1996), Eivind Henriksen (1990), and Olav Lundanes (1987).

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