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Matt

Thums

Paralympian 2022

Matt Thums

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Height

6'0"

Age

48

Hometown

Ogema, WI

Quick Facts
  • Son of Ken and Mary Thums
  • One older brother, Phillip, and four younger sisters, Becky, Diana, Tabitha and Rachel
  • His hobbies include handcycling, hunting, fishing, camping, listening to audiobooks
  • He began curling at 35
  • Works as an accountant/estimator for a residential builder, Denyon Homes, Inc
  • Currently resides in Weston, Wisconsin and home curling club is the Wausau Curling Club.
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian
    • Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, 5th (Team - Mixed)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2025 – 11th (Team - Mixed)
  • Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025; Doubles - Mixed 2024
  • Top finish: 4th – 2021 (Team - Mixed)
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