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Tara Peterson
Curling

Tara Peterson

Olympian 2022

Tara Peterson

Athlete Bio 

Tabitha Peterson sends stone down the ice

Age

34

Hometown

Eagan, MN

Education

University of Minnesota

Quick Facts
  • Tara’s sister is fellow curler Tabitha Peterson
  • Wife to husband, Jon, and mother to son, Edward
  • Something unique: "My brother, sister and I all have the same initials, TSP. There are three of us and three teaspoons equals one tablespoon."
  • Employed as a dentist at Isaacson Gentle Dentistry in White Bear Lake, Minnesota
  • Volunteer dentist for Hope Dental Clinic, a free provider of free dental care and education to those in need, in St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Recipient of the 2024 Team USA Community Champions in partnership with Comcast award
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian
    • Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 6th (Team - Women)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2025 – 12th (Team - Women)
  • Years of participation: Team - Women 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
    • Bronze – 2021 (Team - Women)

Athlete News 

2024 Team USA Community Champions in Partnership With Comcast Shoot 

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