James Pierce (curler)
American wheelchair curler (1963–2024)
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James "Jim" Pierce (February 17, 1963 – January 29, 2024) was an American wheelchair curler.[1]
BornFebruary 17, 1963
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2024 (aged 60)
Member Association
United States
United States| James Pierce | |
|---|---|
| ♂ | |
| Born | February 17, 1963 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2024 (aged 60) |
Curling career  | |
| Member Association | United States |
| World Wheelchair Championship appearances | 5 (2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) |
| Paralympic appearances | 2 (2006, 2010) |
Medal record | |
Pierce was born in Greenville, South Carolina.[2] He participated in the 2006 and 2010 where the American team finished in seventh and fourth places respectively.
Pierce died on January 29, 2024,[2] at the age of 60.
Teams
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate | Coach | Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 | Mark Taylor | James Pierce | James Joseph | Missy Keiser | Bob Prenoveau | Bill Rotton, Diane Brown | WWhCC 2005 (8th) |
| 2005–06 | James Pierce | James Joseph | Wes Smith | Danell Libby | Augusto Perez | WPG 2006 (7th) | |
| 2006–07 | James Pierce | Augusto Perez | James Joseph | Danelle Libby | Mark Taylor | James Griebsch | WWhCC 2007 (6th) |
| 2007–08 | James Pierce (fourth) | Augusto Perez (skip) | James Joseph | Jacqueline Kapinowski | Bob Prenoveau | Steve Brown | WWhCC 2008  |
| 2008–09 | Augusto Perez | James Pierce | James Joseph | Jacqueline Kapinowski | Patrick McDonald | Steve Brown | WWhCC 2009 (4th) |
| 2009–10 | Augusto Perez | James Pierce | James Joseph | Jacqui Kapinowski | Patrick McDonald | Steve Brown | WPG 2010 (4th) |
| 2010–11 | Augusto Perez | Jim Pierce | Jimmy Joseph | Jacqui Kapinowski | Penny Greely | Steve Brown | WWhCC 2011 (7th) |
