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Canada’s athletes in Sochi: Meet curler E.J. Harnden

Skip Brad Jacobs talks to Second E.J. Harnden and Lead Ryan Harnden during the Men's Final against Team Morris at the Roar of the Rings Canadian Olympic Curling Trials on December 8, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Skip Brad Jacobs talks to Second E.J. Harnden and Lead Ryan Harnden during the Men's Final against Team Morris at the Roar of the Rings Canadian Olympic Curling Trials on December 8, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Trevor Hagan/Getty Images

Sport: Curling

Age: 30

Hometown: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

Accomplishments:

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  • 2013 Brier Championship with Northern Ontario.
  • 2013 World Championship Silver Medallist.

Interesting Fact: E.J. Harnden and his brother Ryan, both members of Canada’s Olympic team, are actually cousins of the skip, Brad Jacobs.

Chances: Although they may not repeat Kevin Martin’s team’s gold medal performance for Canada in 2010, Canada has always been a strong competitor in curling and this year should be no different.

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