You won't believe what our curler Matt Dunstone just did
Winterpeg. We built a city in the coldest place anyone has any business building a city — and it is genuinely wonderful. Good morning.
Alright, you gotta hear about this. You know Matt Dunstone, our guy from Winnipeg, right? Well, he just started his run at the men's world curling championship, and he's not just playing – he's absolutely dominating. First game, he takes down South Korea 5-2, then he comes right back and beats Italy 9-2. That’s a pretty sweet debut, hey?
### Curling is in Our Blood, Hey
It just feels right when a Winnipegger steps onto the world stage and makes it look easy. Curling, that's just... that's part of living here, isn't it? From the little bonspiels at the Granite Curling Club off Pembina to the big championships, it's just something we get. It's in the water, or maybe it's in the ice. You see kids learning to throw rocks at just about every club in the city, and you know some of them are dreaming of doing exactly what Matt's doing right now. It shows you what we can do when we put our minds to it, even if it's just pushing some rocks around.
* **Winnipeg's Got Game:** This isn't just about one guy; it's about Winnipeg showing up. * **A Familiar Feeling:** It’s that same pride you get when the Jets score a beauty or when a local artist gets national recognition. * **What's Next?** Keep an eye on the standings, because Matt's just getting started.
It's a big deal for the city, for our local sports scene, and just a nice reminder that Winnipeg's got talent that shines on the world stage. Makes you proud to be from here, doesn't it?
Rosie Fontaine, MiTL Sports Desk, Winnipeg.
Catch Riley and the team talking about this and more tomorrow morning — hear it live at mornings.live.