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How Elite Curlers Train to Sweep Like Athletes
Curling sweeping looks like aggressive housekeeping, but it's one of the most biomechanically demanding roles in sports. In this episode, we break down how elite front-end curlers train — from 6:30 AM mobility sessions to slide board resistance drills, laser-timed speed traps, and the physics of tribological ice melting. We also cover the "broomgate" scandal that forced the World Curling Federation to regulate brush head fabrics after directional sweeping let athletes steer stones sideways. No dedicated brushing specialists exist — everyone throws and sweeps — but the lead's sweeping…
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