Podcast: Jefferson Student Offers Curling 101 Lessons for the Olympics

Daniel Laufer is not only a freshman biochemistry major but a champion in the sport with his sights set on international glory.

Daniel Laufer, a freshman studying biochemistry at Thomas Jefferson University, is an accomplished curler, through lessons he learned at the Bucks County Curling Club and beyond.


Every four years, the eyes of the international sports world turn to the Winter Olympics, which will take place February 6-22 in Milan, Italy. One discipline that always rides a surge of popularity is curling.

Before you ask: No, the Jefferson Rams do not have a curling team, but Thomas Jefferson University does have a student who has become an accomplished champion curler with Olympic aspirations of his own.

In this episode of the Thomas Jefferson University News Podcast, Daniel Laufer – a freshman biochemistry major – breaks down the nuances of the sport and offers tips to enhance your curling viewing experience.