
Rachel Homan Leads Canada to Epic Curling Victory, Secures Back-to-Back World Titles!
2025-03-23
Author: Michael
In an unforgettable display of skill and teamwork, Rachel Homan and her curling squad have completed a remarkable feat: winning both national and world titles two years in a row. This exhilarating victory comes in the wake of their triumph at last month’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts, further solidifying their status in the curling arena.
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Uijeongbu, South Korea, Homan and her team, consisting of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew, and Sarah Wilkes, faced off against Switzerland’s formidable Silvana Tirinzoni in the final match of the 2025 LGT World Women’s Curling Championship. The Canadian team emerged victorious with a commanding score of 7-3 after nine ends, cementing their reputation as one of the world’s best curling teams.
Expressing her disbelief and elation afterward, Homan told reporters, “Unbelievable! That’s the end goal at the end of the year. It feels so far away when you start the season. We couldn’t believe that we put ourselves in the opportunity to be in the final again against an amazing team.”
This showdown was not just any match; it was a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s championship final held in Sydney, Nova Scotia, where Homan previously halted Tirinzoni's remarkable streak of four consecutive world titles. Now, with this latest championship in hand, Homan has secured her second consecutive victory at the world level.
Dominating throughout the tournament, Team Homan finished with an impressive 13-2 record, which included handing both of their losses to the Swiss team, who themselves boasted a stellar 12-2 record. This win marks Homan’s third world title, adding to her accolades from 2017 and 2024, while both Miskew and Wilkes celebrate their second championship victory.
Homan’s excellence is undeniable; she and Miskew remain a powerhouse on the ice, achieving an impressive 10-1 record against Tirinzoni since the start of the 2023-24 season. The two championship matches they faced off in during this period not only highlighted their growing rivalry but also emphasized Homan's ability to perform under pressure.
In a reflective moment, Tirinzoni acknowledged the challenge of facing Homan's team, stating, “Against that team, you can’t make any little mistakes... we made some big mistakes, I felt. That was just not quite good enough to beat that team.”
As Canada basks in this extraordinary achievement, the curling community is eager to see how Homan and her team will continue to innovate and challenge themselves in the coming seasons. With the Olympic Games on the horizon, the stakes will only grow higher, and fans around the globe will be watching closely to see if Homan can lead her team to an even greater legacy in curling history!