John Benton

Age: 56
Born: Stillwater, MN
Resides: Plymouth, MN
Started Curling: 1975
Throws: Right
Profession: Director of Curling Operations, Fogerty Arena
High School: Stillwater, MN
College/University: University of Minnesota
In Own Words:
Curling is more than just a sport to me. It has literally been a way of life. I met most of my lifelong friends through curling and my schedule year to year revolves around it.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Curling has given me so many wonderful memories and taught me so many life lessons that I couldn't even begin to count them.[cr][lf][cr][lf]Mostly it has provided me with a way to share and interact with people of all ages and nationalities. In that way curling has taught me the importance of diversity and culture in my life.
Curling Highlights:
* Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games (10th)[cr][lf]* WCT Grand Slam Events 2009-2010[cr][lf]* 2009 World Curling Championships (5th)[cr][lf]* U.S. National Championships:2011 (8th),2009(champion, 2007 (8th), 2006 (5th), 2005 (5th), 2004 (5th), 1997, 1998 (5th)[cr][lf]* U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Curling: 2009(champion) 2005 (5th), 1998, 1992[cr][lf]* Minnesota State Men's Championship: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001[cr][lf]* USCA Men's Second Chance: 2004 (qualified for Nationals), 2003, 2001, 1999, 1998 (qualified for Nationals)
John Benton Teams
2017/18 — Blaine, Minnesota
SKIP
Todd Birr
Third
Hunter Clawson
Second
John Benton
Lead
Tom O'Connor
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