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John Benton
Born: Jun 23, 1969
in Stillwater, Minnesota
Resides: St. Michael, Minnesota
Throws: Right
Profession: Network Engineer, Fairview Health Services
High School: Stillwater, MN
College/University: University of Minnesota
Biography
In Own Words:
Curls out of: St. Paul Curling Club

Curling Highlights:
* U.S. National Championships: 2007 (8th), 2006 (5th), 2005 (5th), 2004 (5th), 1997, 1998 (5th)
* U.S. Olympic Team Trials -- Curling: 2005 (5th), 1998, 1992
* Minnesota State Men's Championship: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
* USCA Men's Second Chance: 2004 (qualified for Nationals), 2003, 2001, 1999, 1998 (qualified for Nationals)

Junior Highlights:
* Minnesota State Junior Men's Championships: 1986, 1987 (champion), 1988, 1989, 1990
* U.S. Junior Nationals: 1987
 
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Questions and Answers

What kind of goals have you set for yourself?
Curling goals: I hope to one day be a part of a team that represents our country at the world level. The World Championship would be great, but the Olympics is the ultimate goal.

Career goals: In business, I am an operating systems analyst or 'computer geek.' I hope to eventually move in to a management role in the IT industry.

Most memorable curling experience?
My most memorable moment as a curler came in 1997. Winning a playoff game against Steve Brown and Paul Pustovar in the Wisconsin State Championship was unreal. But to have my father come to watch me play at Nationals in Seattle that year will always be very special to me.

What hobbies do you have?
Bass fishing and golf

What do you enjoy most about curling?
My favorite aspect of the game is the 'team' concept. When four players learn to communicate and trust each other great things can happen.

Do others in your Family curl?
I began curling with my family at age 6. Almost all of my 11 brothers and sisters have curled at one time or another.

Any Nicknames?
'Nilla
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