Curler Marc Kennedy from St. Albert, Alberta, is officially headed to the Olympic Winter Games. Kennedy and his teammates on Team Jacobs secured their berth to represent Canada after a decisive victory at the Canadian Olympic curling trials in late November.
Trials Triumph in Halifax
The path to the Olympics was cemented in Halifax, where the national trials took place. On Friday, November 28, 2025, Team Jacobs, skipped by Brad Jacobs, defeated Team Dunstone in the first game of their best-of-three finals series. The win in that crucial match propelled the team to the top, earning them the right to wear the Maple Leaf at the upcoming Games.
The team, featuring Kennedy at third, Brad Jacobs at skip, and Ben Hebert at lead, celebrated the significant victory on the ice. Their performance under pressure at the trials demonstrated the skill and consistency needed to compete on the world's biggest sporting stage.
Kennedy's Return to the Olympic Stage
For Marc Kennedy, this selection marks a celebrated return to Olympic competition. The seasoned curler from the Edmonton-area community of St. Albert is no stranger to the podium, having previously won an Olympic gold medal in 2010 in Vancouver as part of Team Kevin Martin.
His experience and veteran presence are considered invaluable assets for Team Jacobs as they prepare for the intense international competition awaiting them in Italy. Securing the spot through the rigorous trials process is a testament to the team's dedication and current form heading into the Olympic year.
Looking Ahead to Italy
The upcoming Winter Olympics will see Team Jacobs carry Canada's hopes in the men's curling event. The team will now enter a focused training and preparation phase, aiming to peak for the tournament where they will face the world's best curling nations.
For Kennedy and his teammates, the victory in Halifax was the critical first step. The next goal is clear: to stand on the podium once again and continue Canada's storied tradition of excellence in Olympic curling. Fans from St. Albert and across the country will be watching with support as the team prepares for its Italian campaign.