Emma Miskew
As the strategic cornerstone of one of curling's most dominant teams, her precision and ice-reading genius have collected a haul of world and national titles.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian curler·Birthday: February 14·Millennials
Biography
Emma Miskew's curling story is inextricably linked with skip Rachel Homan; together, they formed the engine of a dynasty that redefined Canadian women's curling. As Homan's longtime third, Miskew was the team's tactical compass, her quiet intensity and flawless shot-making setting up victories. Their partnership, beginning in their Ottawa junior days, matured into a force that claimed Scotties titles and world championships, imposing a methodical, aggressive style on the sport. The team's evolution saw Miskew gracefully shift to second to accommodate a new lineup, a testament to her team-first mentality. That adaptability paid Olympic dividends, as she finally secured a bronze medal in 2026, a hard-earned jewel in a career built on consistent 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.
Emma was born in 1989, 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 Emma Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Emma's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an Olympic bronze medal as second for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.
- Secured three World Women's Curling Championship gold medals (2017, 2023, 2024) as a member of Team Homan.
- Captured five Canadian national championships (Scotties Tournament of Hearts) in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2023, and 2024.
Did You Know?
She is a certified optician and worked in that field while competing at the elite curling level.
She and skip Rachel Homan have been curling together since they were young teenagers.
She is left-handed but delivers curling stones with her right hand.
“We train to make the big-weight shots under the loudest pressure.”
