Korey Dropkin

Korey Dropkin gained notable recognition in the curling sphere with a silver medal at the 2026 Olympics in mixed doubles curling, a first for an American team. His curling prowess was further highlighted by his victory at the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship alongside his partner, Cory Thiesse. Not only was this a personal accomplishment for Dropkin, but it also marked the USA's first world mixed doubles gold medal in curling. In addition to his Olympic and world championship success, Dropkin has also triumphed at the national level, winning the United States Men's Curling Championship in 2021 and 2025 and the United States Mixed Doubles Championship in 2015 and 2018.

Dropkin's journey in curling began early, with a standout performance in junior curling that saw him claim three United States Junior Curling Championships titles. His participation in international events is extensive, including three World Curling Championships (2019, 2022, 2025) and four World Mixed Doubles Championships (2015, 2018, 2023, 2025). His achievements in these prestigious competitions, along with a bronze medal at the 2022 Pan Continental Curling Championships, demonstrate an impressive consistency in performance. Currently, Dropkin curls out of the Duluth Curling Club in Duluth, MN.

Besides his successful curling career, Dropkin is also employed as a realtor and investor in Duluth, Minnesota. The combination of his career successes in curling and his professional life highlight a multi-faceted individual capable of excelling in different spheres.