Olympic curler John Shuster on dealing with losses, fame and 2026

2022 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling
John Shuster of the United States delivers a stone during Game 3 of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Baxter Arena on November 21, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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John Shuster just finished up his fifth time at the Olympic games. He grew up in Chisholm, Minn., and now lives in Superior, Wis. His performance and his team’s had fans on the edge of their seats — but they lost out on a gold medal repeat.

Host Cathy Wurzer catches up with Shuster about how he’s feeling a month later, and what’s next for him.

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