Background Facts

Please note that the information is calculated as of the tournament start date and is not updated thereafter.

 

Teams

  Association Latest result Best Result
Flag for Australia Australia 17 Geoff Davis (2024) 3 Hugh Millikin (2014), Hugh Millikin (2011), Hugh Millikin (2010)
Flag for Belgium Belgium 11 Stefan van Dijck (2024) 9 John Robillard (2022)
Flag for Canada Canada 1 Paul Flemming (2024) 1 Paul Flemming (2024), Howard Rajala (2023), Wade White (2022), Bryan Cochrane (2019), Wade White (2018), Mike Kennedy (2014), Robert Armitage (2013), Mark Johnson (2011), Eugene Hritzuk (2009), Pat Ryan (2008), Les Rogers (2006), Bas Buckle (2005), Bas Buckle (2004), Tom Reed (2003)
Flag for Czechia Czechia 5 David Sik (2024) 2 David Sik (2022)
Flag for Denmark Denmark 13 Mikael Qvist (2024) 3 Ulrik Schmidt (2019)
Flag for England England 21 Guy Topping (2024) 4 D. Michael Sutherland (2005)
Flag for Spain Spain - - - -
Flag for Estonia Estonia 18 Margus Tubalkain (2024) 15 Leo Jakobson (2006)
Flag for Finland Finland 9 Mika Kalpamaa (2024) 5 Timo Kauste (2007)
Flag for France France 24 Jean-Claude Girodon (2019) 9 Maurice Arozamena (2007)
Flag for Germany Germany 4 Andy Kapp (2024) 4 Andy Kapp (2024), Andy Kapp (2022), Uwe Saile (2017), Charlie Kapp (2003), Charlie Kapp (2002)
Flag for Hungary Hungary 12 Peter Besnicz (2024) 5 György Nagy (2023)
Flag for Ireland Ireland 14 Bill Gray (2024) 1 Johnjo Kenny (2012)
Flag for Israel Israel 13 Kevin Golberg (2018) 9 Kevin Golberg (2017)
Flag for Italy Italy 5 Sergio Serafini (2022) 5 Sergio Serafini (2022)
Flag for Japan Japan 16 Tamotsu Matsumura (2024) 5 Satoru Asakawa (2007)
Flag for Korea Korea 18 Inseon Cheon (2023) 18 Inseon Cheon (2023)
Flag for Latvia Latvia 15 Ansis Regza (2024) 9 Ansis Regza (2023)
Flag for Netherlands Netherlands 27 Jan de Jong (2019) 9 Gustaf van Imhoff (2014)
Flag for Nigeria Nigeria 24 Tijani Cole (2024) 21 Tijani Cole (2022)
Flag for Norway Norway 5 Flemming Davanger (2024) 4 Eigil Ramsfjell (2012), Tormod Andreassen (2004)
Flag for New Zealand New Zealand 20 Peter Becker (2024) 2 Hans Frauenlob (2013)
Flag for Philippines Philippines 25 Jonathan Ochoco (2024) 25 Jonathan Ochoco (2024)
Flag for Poland Poland 10 Arkadiusz Detyniecki (2024) 10 Arkadiusz Detyniecki (2024)
Flag for Portugal Portugal - - - -
Flag for Scotland Scotland 5 Hammy McMillan (2024) 1 Keith Prentice (2007)
Flag for Slovenia Slovenia 21 Gregor Rigler (2023) 18 Mitja Resman (2016)
Flag for Switzerland Switzerland 5 Christof Schwaller (2024) 3 Christof Schwaller (2023), Werner Attinger (2013), Peter, Jr Attinger (2005), Mattias Neuenschwander (2004)
Flag for Sweden Sweden 3 Mats Wranå (2024) 1 Mats Wranå (2017), Mats Wranå (2016)
Flag for United States of America United States of America 2 Mike Farbelow (2024) 1 Lyle Sieg (2015), Paul Pustovar (2010), Larry Johnson (2002)
Flag for Wales Wales 19 Andrew Tanner (2024) 5 Adrian Meikle (2017)

Experience

Participations
David Whyte (IRL) 12
Lorne Depape (NZL) 9
Neil Fyfe (IRL) 9
Bill Gray (IRL) 9
Janis Redlihs (LAT) 9
Tommy Campbell (IRL) 8
Ansis Regza (LAT) 7
Championships
David Whyte (IRL) 1
Bill Gray (IRL) 1
Ken Horton (ENG) 0
Markus Messenzehl (GER) 0
Valter Bombassei (ITA) 0
Antonio Menardi (ITA) 0
Andrew Tanner (WAL) 0
Finals played
David Sik (CZE) 1
Lorne Depape (NZL) 1
Marek Brozek (CZE) 1
David Whyte (IRL) 1
Rich Ruohonen (USA) 1
Bill Gray (IRL) 1
Bill Stopera (USA) 1
Medals won
Lorne Depape (NZL) 2
David Whyte (IRL) 2
Bill Gray (IRL) 2
David Sik (CZE) 1
Marek Brozek (CZE) 1
Neil Fyfe (IRL) 1
Rich Ruohonen (USA) 1
Games Played
David Whyte (IRL) 79
Bill Gray (IRL) 68
Lorne Depape (NZL) 61
Janis Redlihs (LAT) 58
Neil Fyfe (IRL) 56
Richard Pougher (WAL) 50
Tommy Campbell (IRL) 48
Games Won
David Whyte (IRL) 50
Bill Gray (IRL) 43
Lorne Depape (NZL) 40
Neil Fyfe (IRL) 31
Iain Craig (NZL) 29
Dave Watt (NZL) 28
Janis Redlihs (LAT) 24
Rookies
Brian Macdonald (AUS)
Randy Bryden (CAN)
Troy Robinson (CAN)
Russ Bryden (CAN)
Chris Semenchuck (CAN)
Glen Hill (CAN)
Pavel Mensik (CZE)
Soeren Tidmand (DEN)
Jens Groth Lorentzen (DEN)
Lars Mueller (DEN)
Bo Legaard (DEN)
Stuart Brand (ENG)
Douglas McGlynn (ENG)
David Torralba Anaya (ESP)
Jose Carasa Cruz (ESP)
Eduardo De Paz Gutiez (ESP)
Angel Garcia Mayor (ESP)
Paco Sandonis Benito (ESP)
Valvo Vooremaa (EST)
Teemu Salo (FIN)
Tomi Rantamäki (FIN)
Jermu Pöllänen (FIN)
Ville Lehmuskoski (FIN)
Mathieu Chauveau (FRA)
Philippe Therias (FRA)
Henrique Kempenich (ISR)
Yoshito Nakamura (JPN)
Hidenobu Segawa (JPN)
Hirotada Sugawara (JPN)
Kazuhito Funaki (JPN)
Jaesuk Jung (KOR)
Hyoheon Jung (KOR)
Ilkyu Lee (KOR)
Jungwoo Seo (KOR)
Jinsuk Son (KOR)
Edgars Linuzs (LAT)
Bob Bomas (NED)
George Murray (NED)
Andre De Jong (NED)
Even Ugland (NOR)
Rolf Sagen (NOR)
Karsten Sandaaker (NOR)
Jon Sverre Karterud (NOR)
Paul Richardsen (NOR)
Tom Telfer (NZL)
Dean Fotti (NZL)
Jason Garbes (PHI)
Jose Ribau (POR)
Victor Santos (POR)
Allan Chaves (POR)
Joao Pacheco (POR)
Neil Smith (POR)
Tom Jr Brewster (SCO)
Frazer Hare (SCO)
Robbie Stevenson (SCO)
Don Frame (SCO)
John Kajin (SLO)
John Kolenko (SLO)
Tony Krosel (SLO)
Val Koncan (SLO)
Stan Ulcar (SLO)
Daniel Lüthi (SUI)
Rickard Hallström (SWE)

Ages

Players with age known: 32 of 139

Average age of the field: 59.0 years

Youngest
Tom Jr Brewster () 51y 0m
Teemu Salo () 51y 2m
Jermu Pöllänen () 51y 8m
Rickard Hallström () 52y 3m
Markus Messenzehl () 52y 10m
Damian Herman () 52y 11m
Stefan van Dijck () 53y 1m
Oldest
George Fyffe () 73y 9m
Lorne Depape () 70y 0m
Walter Verbueken () 66y 10m
Christophe Walter () 66y 4m
Bill Gray () 65y 7m
Krzysztof Nowak () 63y 10m
Kevin Golberg () 62y 4m
Youngest skips
Tom Jr Brewster () 51y 0m
Damian Herman () 52y 11m
Stefan van Dijck () 53y 1m
Tomi Rantamäki () 56y 7m
Oldest skips
Bill Gray () 65y 7m
Kevin Golberg () 62y 4m
Mike Farbelow () 62y 0m
Ansis Regza () 61y 9m