Athlete Biography - Amy Nixon - Curling Women’s Third
From The CBC Torino 2006 - The Olympic Games Site
Amy Nixon - Curling - women’s third
Birthdate: Sept. 29, 1977
Birthplace: Saskatoon, Sask
Hometown: Calgary
Olympic Outlook
Like Shannon Kleibrink, Nixon is relatively inexperienced in major events. In Turin she’ll be counted on to set the table for her shot-making skip.
Season Highlights
* Won Canadian curling trials as third for Kleibrink
* Two top-three finishes on Women’s Curling Tour as third for Kleibrink
Career Highlights
* Won 2005 Canada Cup as third for Kleibrink
* Runner-up at 2003 Canadian mixed as second for Klebrink
* Played third for Kleibrink’s Alberta rink at 2004 Tournament of Hearts
Quotations
“How many people in their lives get a chance to say, I’m an Olympian. Wow. That’s phenomenal.”
- Nixon after earning a spot in the 2006 Winter Games by winning the 2005 Canadian curling trials with Team Shannon Kleibrink.
Noteworthy
* Nixon’s father, Daryl, is Team Kleibrink’s coach.
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