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Cory Thiesse

Cory Thiesse (née Christensen) is an American curler from Duluth, Minnesota.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cory Thiesse (née Christensen) is an American curler from Duluth, Minnesota. She has competed for the United States in women’s curling and mixed doubles, and won silver in mixed doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling.

Early life and background

Thiesse was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on December 1, 1994. She began curling at the St. Paul Curling Club. Her birth surname is Christensen; she uses the surname Thiesse throughout her career.

International curling career

Thiesse represented the United States at the 2018 and 2026 Winter Olympics in women’s curling. She also competed in world-level mixed doubles events. Her mixed doubles partnership with Korey Dropkin produced a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Major achievements

Thiesse won the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship and previously earned bronze at the 2019 event. She has also won multiple U.S. women’s championship titles.

Olympic significance

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Thiesse became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling. Her silver medal was also the first Olympic medal for the United States in mixed doubles curling.

Key facts

  • Born in Duluth, Minnesota, on December 1, 1994.
  • Won silver in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics with Korey Dropkin.
  • Became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling.
  • Won the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.
  • Competed for Team USA at the 2018 and 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Canadian context

Curling is a major sport in Canada, and Thiesse’s results are relevant to Canadian readers because they came in international competition against top curling nations, including Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cory Thiesse?
Cory Thiesse is an American curler from Duluth, Minnesota, known for competing in women’s and mixed doubles curling.
What is Cory Thiesse’s birth name?
Her birth name is Cory Christensen.
What Olympic medal has she won?
She won silver in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Who was her mixed doubles partner at the 2026 Olympics?
She competed with Korey Dropkin.
What was historically significant about her 2026 medal?
She became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in curling.
What are her major non-Olympic results?
She won the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship and bronze at the 2019 World Mixed Doubles Championship.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cory_Thiesse
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, sport, Olympic participation, 2026 mixed doubles silver, first American woman curling Olympic medal claim.
  2. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/cory-thiesse
    Supports: Nationality, curling specialties, Olympic appearances, 2026 mixed doubles qualification, 2018 and 2026 Olympic results.
  3. USA Curling — https://www.usacurling.org/press-releases/olympichistorymade
    Supports: Historic significance of the 2026 Olympic medal and first American woman curling Olympic medal.
  4. Olympedia — https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/1800083
    Supports: Birth details and athlete identity under Cory Christensen-Thiesse.