Background Facts

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Teams
  Association Latest result Best Result
Australia Australia 14 Hugh Millikin (2023) 3 Hugh Millikin (2014), Hugh Millikin (2011), Hugh Millikin (2010)
Belgium Belgium 12 Stefan van Dijck (2023) 9 John Robillard (2022)
Canada Canada 1 Howard Rajala (2023) 1 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)
Croatia Croatia 28 Neven Pufnik (2018) 28 Neven Pufnik (2018)
Czechia Czechia 5 Radek Zdarsky (2023) 2 David Sik (2022)
Denmark Denmark 22 Hans Peter Schack (2023) 3 Ulrik Schmidt (2019)
England England 20 John Brown (2023) 4 D. Michael Sutherland (2005)
Estonia Estonia 23 Margus Tubalkain (2023) 15 Leo Jakobson (2006)
Finland Finland 15 Jussi Uusipaavalniemi (2023) 5 Timo Kauste (2007)
Germany Germany 11 Christoph Möckel (2023) 4 Andy Kapp (2022), Uwe Saile (2017), Charlie Kapp (2003), Charlie Kapp (2002)
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong, China 24 Chun Ngok Wong (2023) 19 Peter Chun Ngok Wong (2019)
Hungary Hungary 5 György Nagy (2023) 5 György Nagy (2023)
Ireland Ireland 5 Bill Gray (2023) 1 Johnjo Kenny (2012)
Japan Japan 16 Tamotsu Matsumura (2023) 5 Satoru Asakawa (2007)
Latvia Latvia 9 Ansis Regza (2023) 9 Ansis Regza (2023)
Nigeria Nigeria 21 Tijani Cole (2022) 21 Tijani Cole (2022)
Norway Norway 10 Tormod Andreassen (2023) 4 Eigil Ramsfjell (2012), Tormod Andreassen (2004)
New Zealand New Zealand 13 Hans Frauenlob (2023) 2 Hans Frauenlob (2013)
Philippines Philippines - - - -
Poland Poland 19 Damian Herman (2023) 19 Damian Herman (2023)
Scotland Scotland 2 Graeme Connal (2023) 1 Keith Prentice (2007)
Switzerland Switzerland 3 Christof Schwaller (2023) 3 Christof Schwaller (2023), Werner Attinger (2013), Peter, Jr Attinger (2005), Mattias Neuenschwander (2004)
Sweden Sweden 5 Mats Wranå (2023) 1 Mats Wranå (2017), Mats Wranå (2016)
United States of America United States of America 4 Joel Larway (2023) 1 Lyle Sieg (2015), Paul Pustovar (2010), Larry Johnson (2002)
Wales Wales 17 Adrian Meikle (2023) 5 Adrian Meikle (2017)
Experience
Participations
John Brown (ENG) 12
David Whyte (IRL) 11
Aivars Purmalis (LAT) 9
Peter Becker (NZL) 9
Bill Gray (IRL) 8
Neil Fyfe (IRL) 8
Janis Redlihs (LAT) 8
Championships
Mats Wranå (SWE) 2
Mikael Hasselborg (SWE) 2
Anders Eriksson (SWE) 2
Gerry Wåhlin (SWE) 2
Bill Gray (IRL) 1
David Whyte (IRL) 1
Johnjo Kenny (IRL) 1
Finals played
Mats Wranå (SWE) 3
Mikael Hasselborg (SWE) 3
Anders Eriksson (SWE) 3
Gerry Wåhlin (SWE) 3
David Sik (CZE) 1
Karel Hradec (CZE) 1
Marek Brozek (CZE) 1
Medals won
Mats Wranå (SWE) 4
Mikael Hasselborg (SWE) 4
Anders Eriksson (SWE) 4
Gerry Wåhlin (SWE) 4
Bill Gray (IRL) 2
David Whyte (IRL) 2
Johnjo Kenny (IRL) 2
Games Played
David Whyte (IRL) 74
Bill Gray (IRL) 63
John Brown (ENG) 62
Aivars Purmalis (LAT) 61
Peter Becker (NZL) 54
Janis Redlihs (LAT) 53
Neil Fyfe (IRL) 51
Games Won
David Whyte (IRL) 48
Mats Wranå (SWE) 43
Gerry Wåhlin (SWE) 43
Bill Gray (IRL) 41
Anders Eriksson (SWE) 41
Mikael Hasselborg (SWE) 36
Johnjo Kenny (IRL) 33
Rookies
Paul Flemming (CAN)
Peter Burgess (CAN)
Martin Gavin (CAN)
Kris Granchelli (CAN)
Kevin Ouellette (CAN)
Alberto Skendrovic (CRO)
Bojan Gabric (CRO)
Henrik Lander (DEN)
Guy Topping (ENG)
Peter Topping (ENG)
Peter Alexander (ENG)
Chris Kerr (ENG)
Igor Dzendzeljuk (EST)
Tomi Kirjonen (FIN)
Heikki Rauvola (FIN)
Ilkka Eivola (FIN)
Mika Kalpamaa (FIN)
Markus Messenzehl (GER)
Péter Sárdi (HUN)
Peter Besnicz (HUN)
Bela Jozsef Csillag (HUN)
Oliver Kerekes (HUN)
Chad Johnson (NGR)
Johan Høstmælingen (NOR)
Lars Vågberg (NOR)
Murray Pitts (NZL)
Jonathan Ochoco (PHI)
Peter Garbes (PHI)
Alastair Onglingswan (PHI)
Joselito Cruz (PHI)
Rymwid Blaszczak (POL)
Arkadiusz Detyniecki (POL)
Leszek Molski (POL)
Andrzej Smak (POL)
Piotr Idzikowski (POL)
Hammy McMillan (SCO)
Murray McWilliam (SCO)
John Agnew (SCO)
Gerald Baillie (SCO)
Alistair Henry (SCO)
Dominic Andres (SUI)
Rich Ruohonen (USA)
Bill Stopera (USA)
Ages

Players with age known: 36 of 113

Average age of the field: 59.9 years

Youngest
Dominic Andres () 51y 6m
Arkadiusz Detyniecki () 51y 9m
Markus Messenzehl () 51y 10m
Rymwid Blaszczak () 52y 0m
Stefan van Dijck () 52y 1m
Johan Høstmælingen () 52y 5m
Rich Ruohonen () 53y 0m
Oldest
Peter Becker () 74y 10m
Chun Ngok Wong () 73y 8m
George Fyffe () 72y 8m
Mikael Hasselborg () 70y 0m
John Brown () 69y 10m
Ross Barr () 69y 9m
Walter Verbueken () 65y 10m
Youngest skips
Arkadiusz Detyniecki () 51y 9m
Stefan van Dijck () 52y 1m
Andy Kapp () 56y 4m
Andrew Tanner () 56y 10m
Oldest skips
Peter Becker () 74y 10m
Chun Ngok Wong () 73y 8m
Bill Gray () 64y 6m
Mike Farbelow () 61y 0m