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Delaney Strouse

Delaney Strouse is an American curler from Midland, Michigan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Delaney Strouse is an American curler from Midland, Michigan. She is a two-time United States junior champion and has won bronze medals at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships and the 2023 Winter World University Games. Strouse also skipped Team USA at the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary, Alberta.

Early life and education

Strouse grew up in Midland, Michigan, and began curling in seventh grade. She attended the University of Minnesota and later worked as a transportation planner.

Junior curling career

Strouse became one of the top American junior curlers, winning the U.S. junior title in 2020 and 2021. She then earned a bronze medal at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships.

University Games and women’s play

Strouse skipped the U.S. women’s team to bronze at the 2023 Winter World University Games, the first women’s curling medal for Team USA at that event. She later led Team Strouse to the 2026 U.S. national title.

International championship appearances

After winning the 2026 U.S. women’s championship, Strouse’s team qualified for the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary. The team made its first appearance at that world championship in 2026.

Key facts

Delaney Strouse is a two-time U.S. junior champion (2020, 2021).
She won bronze at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships.
She skipped the U.S. to bronze at the 2023 Winter World University Games.
She captured the 2026 USA Curling Women’s National Championship.
She represented the United States at the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary.

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Canadian context

Strouse won bronze for the United States at the 2023 Winter World University Games and competed at the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary, Alberta, giving her relevance to Canadian curling audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Delaney Strouse?

Delaney Strouse is an American curler from Michigan who has competed for the United States in junior, university, and women’s international events.

Where is Delaney Strouse from?

She is originally from Midland, Michigan, and has also been associated with Traverse City, Michigan, as an adult competitor.

What are Delaney Strouse’s biggest achievements?

Her major results include two U.S. junior titles, bronze at the 2022 World Junior Curling Championships, bronze at the 2023 Winter World University Games, and the 2026 U.S. women’s national title.

What position does Delaney Strouse play?

She plays as a skip and also as fourth for her team.

Did Delaney Strouse compete at a world women’s championship?

Yes. Her Team Strouse qualified for and competed at the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary, Alberta.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaney_Strouse
Supports: Birth date, hometown, curling achievements, and current team information.
Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/delaney-strouse-1177956
Supports: Hometown, education, positions, junior titles, bronze medals, and biography details.
USA Curling — https://www.usacurling.org/press-releases/womensworlds2026-4wtw3-btcgn
Supports: Team Strouse’s qualification for and participation in the 2026 World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary.
The Grand Slam of Curling — https://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/news/us-champ-strouse-stepping-back-from-curling-for-now
Supports: National women’s title, world ranking context, and note that Strouse stepped back from curling for a time.
The Grand Slam of Curling — https://thegrandslamofcurling.com/teams/team-strouse/
Supports: Team Strouse roster and summarized competitive achievements.