Homan Claims Record-Extending 20th Grand Slam Title at KIOTI GSOC Tahoe
Canada's Rachel Homan secured her 20th Grand Slam of Curling title by defeating Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-4 in the final of the KIOTI GSOC Tahoe held on Sunday.
This victory marks Homan’s record-extending Grand Slam title and her third consecutive win against Tirinzoni’s team in Grand Slam women's finals, featuring the top two ranked teams worldwide.
Team Performance and Prize
- Homan’s Ottawa-based team includes third Tracy Fleury, second Emma Miskew, and lead Sarah Wilkes.
- They completed the tournament with a flawless 7-0 record.
- The team earned $42,000 from the prize pool.
"Yeah, it's an unbelievable feeling, especially winning a game that was a battle out there for both teams," Homan said. "It's just really fun to play such an amazing team, and being able to pull out the win is an awesome feeling."
Runners-Up Performance
- Switzerland’s team, skipped by Silvana Tirinzoni with Alina Pätz, Carole Howald, and Selina Witschonke, suffered their only loss of the week in the final.
- They earned $34,000 in prize money.
- Tirinzoni’s squad holds an 18-3 Grand Slam record this season, with all losses to Homan’s team in finals.
The Swiss team started with the hammer and aimed to avoid repeating last month’s CO-OP Tour Challenge, where a critical error resulted in a steal of four points by Homan.
Summary
Rachel Homan's flawless performance extends her Grand Slam curling legacy, overcoming a strong Swiss team to claim her 20th title.
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