Canadian curling legend Colleen Jones dead at 65: Curling Canada

A Canadian curling legend has passed away.

According to a statement from Curling Canada, Colleen Jones has died at age 65. The organization described Jones, who won the world championship twice and the national women’s title six times, as “one of the most exceptional figures in Canadian curling.”

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Born in Halifax in 1959, Jones skipped her team to numerous titles over the years, including four consecutive wins at the Tournament of Hearts. She became the youngest skip to win the tournament in 1982 at age 22, and held the record for most wins at the Tournament of Hearts (152) between 1994 and 2021 when the record was surpassed by Jennifer Jones.

In addition to her record-setting performances on the ice, Jones also worked as a television personality, reporter and curling analyst.

For her achievements, Jones has been inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame. She was also inducted into the Order of Canada in 2024.

“Thank you, Colleen, for your enduring contribution to our sport. Every shot played. Every rink inspired. Every life you touched. You will be deeply missed and your legacy will forever endure on the ice and in our hearts,” Curling Canada added.

“Our thoughts are with Colleen’s family, friends and the whole curling community.”