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Curling Baby Steals Show at Olympics
5 Feb
Summary
- A toddler charmed fans with a curling broom demonstration.
- The 'Curling Baby's' antics went viral on social media.
- Parents enjoyed family time amidst a demanding competition schedule.
A heartwarming moment unfolded at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, as a toddler charmed spectators and went viral. Following a mixed doubles curling match victory, the one-and-a-half-year-old son of Swiss athletes Briar Schwaller-Huerlimann and Yannick Schwaller was captured on camera.
The child, named River, was seen enthusiastically handling a curling broom that was twice his size, leading to a widespread social media buzz. Fans quickly dubbed him the 'Curling Baby' as images of him in his Swiss team attire circulated online.
His mother shared that after the game, River, eager to explore, grabbed the broom and put on a show, much to their surprise. They emphasized that it was a precious opportunity for family connection amidst their rigorous competition schedule, as they had not seen him for several days.
