Mike Strum

Michael Strum (born July 15, 1963) is an American curler.[1]

Mike Strum
Curler
Born	Michael Strum July 15, 1963
Team
Curling club	Superior CC, Superior, Wisconsin
Career
Member Association	United States
Olympic appearances	1 (1992 (demo))
Medal record Men's curling Representing  United States Olympic Games 1992 Albertville (demonstration) United States Olympic Trials 1991 Hibbing

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
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]

References

1. "Michael STRUM". Olympic.org. International Olympic Committee. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
2. Olson, Ken (January 12, 2008). "Superior Curling Club gliding on smooth ice". Superior Telegram. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
3. "Curling up with good relatives". The Californian. January 31, 1992. p. 22. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
4. "Wisconsin State Champions - Men's". Wisconsin State Curling Association. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
5. Gidley, John M. (2001). Curling Superiority!. Savage Press. pp. 59–60. ISBN 1886028516.

External links

• Mike Strum at International Olympic Committee
• Mike Strum at Olympic Channel
• Mike Strum at Olympedia
• Mike Strum at World Curling Federation