Mike Strum
American curler
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Michael Strum (born July 15, 1963) is an American curler.[1]
BornMichael Strum
July 15, 1963
July 15, 1963
Curling clubSuperior CC,
Superior, Wisconsin
Superior, Wisconsin
Member AssociationUnited States
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| Born | Michael Strum July 15, 1963 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Curling club | Superior CC, Superior, Wisconsin | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Member Association | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Olympic appearances | 1 (1992 (demo)) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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.[3]
Teams
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead | Alternate | Coach | Events |
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| 1990–91 | Tim Somerville (fourth) | Mike Strum | Bud Somerville (skip) | Bill Strum | 1991 USOCT  | ||
| 1991–92 | Tim Somerville (fourth) | Mike Strum | Bud Somerville (skip) | Bill Strum | Bob Nichols | Bob Buchanan | 1992 OG  |
| 1992–93[4] | Tim Somerville | Mike Strum | Mike Schneeberger | John Gordon | 1993 USMCC (4th)[5] |
