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Brad Jacobs

Brad Jacobs is a Canadian curler from Sault Ste.

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

Brad Jacobs is a Canadian curler from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, best known as a skip who has won Olympic gold medals for Canada. He has also won the Brier and multiple provincial championships. As of the latest available sources, he skips a Calgary-based team at The Glencoe Club.

Early life and background

Brad Jacobs was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and developed as a curler in Northern Ontario. He later became one of Canada's most prominent skips.

Competitive career

Jacobs rose to national prominence by winning the 2013 Brier and helping Canada reach major international finals. He later returned to elite-level success with another Brier title and renewed Olympic qualification. He was the runner-up at the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship and won bronze at the 2025 World Men's Championship.

Olympic achievements

Jacobs led Canada to men's curling gold at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and again at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He is identified in sources as the first male curling skip to win two Olympic gold medals.

Team Jacobs

More recent sources describe Team Jacobs as a Calgary-based rink at The Glencoe Club, with Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, Ben Hebert, and coach Paul Webster. The team competed successfully in Canadian trials and major events during the 2025-26 season.

Key facts

  • Jacobs is a two-time Olympic champion skip, winning gold for Canada in 2014 and 2026.
  • He won the 2013 Tim Hortons Brier and the 2025 Montana's Brier.
  • He was the runner-up at the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship and won bronze at the 2025 World Men's Championship.
  • Jacobs is a multiple-time Northern Ontario provincial champion and a former provincial junior champion.
  • Sources describe his 2014 Olympic team as notable for its athletic fitness and physical style of play.
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Canadian context

Jacobs is a major figure in Canadian curling and has represented Canada at the Olympic Winter Games, helping deliver gold medals in 2014 and 2026. He is also associated with Northern Ontario and Calgary-based high-level curling competition, both important regions in Canadian curling.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brad Jacobs?
Brad Jacobs is a Canadian curler from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, known as a skip and two-time Olympic gold medallist.
What are Brad Jacobs's biggest achievements?
His major achievements include Olympic gold in 2014 and 2026, Brier titles in 2013 and 2025, and a 2013 world championship silver medal.
What team does Brad Jacobs play for?
Recent sources place him on Team Jacobs, a Calgary-based team curling out of The Glencoe Club.
Has Brad Jacobs won a world championship?
No. The sources show him as a 2013 world championship runner-up and a 2025 bronze medallist, not a world champion.
Where is Brad Jacobs from?
He is from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
What position does Brad Jacobs play?
He plays as a skip, the team's on-ice leader and strategist.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Jacobs
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Canadian nationality, curling career highlights, Brier wins, and Olympic gold medals.
  2. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/brad-jacobs/
    Supports: Olympic biography, birthplace, home province, and notable international results including 2014 and 2026 gold.
  3. TSN — https://www.tsn.ca/curling/article/montanas-canadian-curling-trials-profile-team-jacobs/
    Supports: Current Team Jacobs roster, Calgary club affiliation, and 2025-26 season context.
  4. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/curling/brad-jacobs-curling-olympics-roar-of-road-1.4423545
    Supports: Background on Jacobs’s rise, 2013 Brier title, and 2014 Olympic gold context.
  5. The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/olympics/article-sochi-olympic-champion-jacobs-wearing-canada-colours-again-at-mens/
    Supports: Canada representation at major international competition and team composition.