Brad Jacobs
A Canadian curling skip with a fiery intensity, who delivered two of the most clutch Olympic gold medals under immense pressure for his nation.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Canadian curler·Birthday: June 11·Millennials
Biography
Brad Jacobs emerged from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, with a competitive fire that reshaped the perception of a curling skip. He was not the cool tactician; he was the emotional engine, pumping his fists and rallying his team with visceral energy. His breakthrough came in 2013, winning the Brier and coming within a shot of a world title. But it was at the 2014 Sochi Olympics where he cemented his legacy. Leading a young team, he dominated the field, capturing gold and becoming a national star. After a period of rebuilding and self-doubt, he staged one of the great comebacks in curling history. Qualifying for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games as a veteran, he orchestrated a stunning run to win a second Olympic gold, 12 years after his first, a feat of longevity and mental fortitude that few in the sport have matched. His career is a study in harnessing raw passion into sustained excellence.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brad was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brad Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Brad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Olympic gold medals as skip for Canada at two separate Games: 2014 in Sochi and 2026 in Milano-Cortina.
- Captured the Canadian men's curling championship (the Brier) in 2013 and again in 2025, over a decade apart.
- Led his team to a silver medal at the 2013 World Men's Curling Championship.
Did You Know?
He is known for his highly vocal and intense on-ice demeanor, often seen shouting and fist-pumping.
He is a 12-time champion of the Northern Ontario provincial men's curling championship.
He switched from playing third to skipping his own team early in his career.
He and his 2014 Olympic team (Ryan Fry, E.J. Harnden, Ryan Harnden) were inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 2024.
“We're not here to be liked; we're here to win championships.”
