UPDATE: Team USA curler Korey Dropkin is set to make his Olympic debut at the upcoming 2024 Winter Olympics, fulfilling a dream he has pursued since childhood. Dropkin, alongside mixed doubles partner Cory Thiesse, is ready to compete on the world stage after years of determination and hard work.
The journey to the Olympics began for Dropkin long ago. At just a young age, he was captivated by curling while watching the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano. “I was born and raised growing up at the curling club,” he recalls, reflecting on his roots at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, Massachusetts. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, Broomstones has been pivotal in shaping Dropkin’s career, providing a nurturing environment that fosters both skill and community.
Dropkin honed his precision, teamwork, and strategy at Broomstones, ultimately securing a bronze medal at the Junior Olympics. “It was that moment when I was like, this is incredible, like look at this medal, now I want some more of this,” he said, expressing his early aspirations for Olympic glory. However, the path to international success was not without its challenges, with Dropkin facing setbacks along the way.
Now, after years of persistence, he is finally at the threshold of his Olympic dream. “Just knowing that if I keep my head down and I keep working hard and dreaming big, I could get there,” Dropkin stated, emphasizing the hard work that has brought him to this point. His partnership with Thiesse, humorously dubbed “Cory and Korey,” has proven fruitful, and they are ready to take on the competition together.
As the countdown to the 2024 Winter Olympics approaches, fans and supporters eagerly anticipate the debut of Team USA’s dynamic duo. With their sights set on victory, Dropkin and Thiesse are prepared to showcase their skills and passion for curling on an international stage.
This moment is not just a personal milestone for Dropkin; it symbolizes the culmination of years of dedication and the realization of a lifelong dream. The excitement builds as the curling community and fans alike rally behind Dropkin and Thiesse, eager to see how they will perform in this prestigious event.
Stay tuned for further updates as Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse gear up for their Olympic journey, ready to make history for Team USA in the world of curling.
