Moe Meguro
A stalwart skip for Japan's national curling team, whose steady leadership helped propel the country onto the world podium.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Japanese curler·Birthday: November 20·Millennials
Biography
Moe Meguro grew up in the snowy, rural town of Minamifurano, Hokkaido, a landscape practically made for curling. She took up the sport in her youth, developing a quiet, focused precision that would become her trademark. As the skip (team captain) for Team Japan, often referred to by their nickname 'Loco Solare,' Meguro was the strategic center of the rink. Her tenure coincided with Japan's rise as a formidable force in women's curling. With a calm demeanor that belied intense competitive fire, she called the shots for a team known for its technical skill and relentless consistency. While not always the most flamboyant team on the ice, under Meguro's guidance, Japan became known for grinding down opponents and capitalizing on the smallest mistakes, a style that earned them deep respect and crucial victories on the global stage.
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.
Moe was born in 1984, 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 Moe Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Moe's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
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
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
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
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Skipped Team Japan to a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
- Led her team to a silver medal at the 2016 World Women's Curling Championship.
- Won multiple Japanese national curling championships as a skip.
Did You Know?
Her team's nickname, 'Loco Solare,' is Italian for 'Crazy Sun.'
She began curling in elementary school after being introduced to the sport by her mother.
She and her 2018 Olympic teammates were awarded the People's Honour Award by the Japanese government.
“Every stone I throw is a conversation with the ice.”
