Mike Strum Explained

Mike Strum
Birth Name:Michael Strum
Birth Date:15 July 1963
Curling Club:Superior CC,
Superior, Wisconsin
Member Association:United States
Olympic Appearances:1 (1992 (demo))
Show-Medals:yes

Michael Strum (born July 15, 1963) is an American curler.[1]

In 1992 Strum played lead on his uncle Bud Somerville's team when they won the bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics, where curling was a demonstration event.[2] Also on the team was Strum's father Bill Strum and cousin Tim Somerville.[3]

Personal life

Strum comes from a curling family, his father Bill was a three-time World Champion and two-time Olympian and his mother Betty Ann curled for 25 years.

Teams

SeasonSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateCoachEvents
1990–91Tim Somerville (fourth) Mike Strum Bud Somerville (skip)
1991–92Tim Somerville (fourth) Mike Strum Bud Somerville (skip) Bill Strum
1992–93[4] Tim Somerville Mike Strum 1993 USMCC (4th)[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael STRUM . Olympic.org . . May 31, 2020.
  2. News: Olson . Ken . Superior Curling Club gliding on smooth ice . May 18, 2020 . Superior Telegram . January 12, 2008.
  3. News: Curling up with good relatives . May 18, 2020 . The Californian . January 31, 1992 . 22.
  4. Web site: Wisconsin State Champions - Men's . Wisconsin State Curling Association . May 18, 2020.
  5. Book: Gidley . John M. . Curling Superiority! . 2001 . Savage Press . 1886028516 . 59–60.