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Silvana Tirinzoni

Silvana Tirinzoni is a retired Swiss curler from Zurich.

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

Silvana Tirinzoni is a retired Swiss curler from Zurich. She is a four-time women's world champion skip and won silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She also competed in mixed doubles at the 2021 Swiss Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with Benoît Schwarz.

Early life and background

Silvana Tirinzoni was born in Zurich on 25 June 1979 and became a Swiss curling player. Public sources describe her as a retired curler from Switzerland.

Curling career

Tirinzoni became one of the most successful skips in women's curling, winning four straight world championships from 2019 to 2023. She also competed for Switzerland at the 2018, 2022, and 2026 Winter Olympics, securing a silver medal at the 2026 Games.

Mixed doubles

In January 2021, Tirinzoni competed in the Swiss Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with Benoît Schwarz as her partner. They reached the semifinal before losing to Alina Pätz and Sven Michel.

Retirement

In 2026, Tirinzoni announced the end of her curling career. Reports said she was spending time in Canada with her partner after retirement.

Key facts

  • Four-time women's world champion skip (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023).
  • Won silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • Represented Switzerland at the 2018, 2022, and 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • Competed in mixed doubles with Benoît Schwarz at the 2021 Swiss Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.
  • Retired from curling in 2026 and spent time in Canada.
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Canadian context

Her retirement was discussed in a World Curling feature from Canada, and she also spent time in Canada after ending her career.[2]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Silvana Tirinzoni's partner?
In mixed doubles curling, her documented partner was Benoît Schwarz at the 2021 Swiss Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.
What team did Silvana Tirinzoni play on in women's curling?
She skipped a Swiss women's team that included Alina Pätz, Carole Howald, and Selina Witschonke in her later years.
How many world championships did she win?
She won four women's world titles, in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Did Silvana Tirinzoni win an Olympic medal?
Yes. She won silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Is Silvana Tirinzoni retired?
Yes. Reports in 2026 said she ended her curling career.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvana_Tirinzoni
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, world titles, Olympic participation, and mixed doubles partner Benoît Schwarz.
  2. World Curling — https://worldcurling.org/2026/07/silvana-tirinzoni-retirement/
    Supports: Retirement context and mention that she was in Canada with her partner.
  3. Bluewin — https://www.bluewin.ch/en/sport/silvana-tirinzoni-steps-down-teammates-carry-on
    Supports: Retirement and team composition including Alina Pätz, Carole Howald, and Selina Witschonke.
  4. CurlingZone — https://www.curlingzone.com/worldcurling/team.php?teamid=192505&profileid=35403
    Supports: Team roster for Tirinzoni rink.
  5. World Curling — https://worldcurling.org/2026/01/mico2026-team-switzerland/
    Supports: World titles, Olympic history, and team partnership with Alina Pätz.