Peter De Cruz

Peter Vincent de Cruz, a curler, is a native of Switzerland who led his Swiss team to a third-place finish at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in 2018, earning them a bronze medal for their nation. Even though De Cruz is his team’s skip, he throws second stones.

Who is Peter de Cruz? Early Life, Family, Education, Nationality

Peter de Cruz was born on January 4, 1990, in London, England, under the sign of Capricorn. His full name is Peter Vincent de Cruz.

Little is known about his upbringing, education, or early years.

The fact that his mother played for France and pursued curling is known, though. Even as a young boy of 10, he enjoyed watching his mother compete in a mixed doubles match.

There is also little information available on his parents and siblings if any. He comes from a white ethnic background and possesses Swiss nationality.

Career

Since he was a young child, Peter de Cruz has participated in both junior and senior curling teams.

In his youth, he represented Switzerland as the skip at the 2010 and 2011 World Junior Curling Championships.

Peter defeated Scotland to win the gold medal in 2010, but he lost to Sweden in the semifinals the following year.

He has won eight World Curling Tour matches over his career.

Peter has additionally triumphed in three World Curling Championships (2014, 2017, and 2019). Along with silver at the 2015 European Curling Championships, he also took home bronze at the 2017 and 2018 events.

Morning practice done at the Brockville Country Club! First game at 4pm local time. pic.twitter.com/wj1OWfXncm

— Team De Cruz (@TeamDeCruz) September 18, 2014

Moving on, Peter and his team took home a bronze medal from the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. He considered it to be one of the most challenging contests ever.

The team unexpectedly advanced to the 2018 Grand Slam tournament final, forcing them to reschedule their flights home. Their winnings were $30,000, while the entry fee was only $6,000 CDN.

Achievements

• World Junior Championships (one gold and one silver)
• European Championships (one bronze and two silver)
• World Championships (four bronze)
• Olympic Games (one bronze)
• One Grand Slam victory

Net Worth and Salary

The amount of money Peter de Cruz currently earns from his career is not yet known. But it is known that he is worth somewhere about $1.5 million. He also has the support of Nutri-athletic and @armee.ch.

Coach @claudiopescia on #CBC news! #legend pic.twitter.com/DRCWwWsW

— Team De Cruz (@TeamDeCruz) September 19, 2012

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Body Measurements

Likewise, Peter has also just turned 32 years old. The athlete also has an astounding height of 1.8 meters (5 feet 9 inches) and his weight is unknown. He has dark brown hair and matching dark brown eyes with a fair complexion.

Peter de Cruz | Relationships and Personal Lifestyle

The life of Peter de Cruz is not well known because he is a very private person. But according to the narrative, he is engaged to Morgane, and they plan to get married in the summer of 2022.

Outside of his line of work, Peter enjoys football, traveling, eating, and motorcycles. It’s a fun fact that he played football for about twenty years. In the meanwhile, he is also fluent in French and English.

Although Peter no longer lives with his parents, he still visits them in London three to four times a year. At the time, he also asserted that each time he traveled to the UK, he acquired an accent.

Social Media Handles

Instagram: (@peterdecruzz) with over 2k followers.

Twitter: (@TeamDeCruz) with over 1.4k followers.

FAQS

Who is the mentor of Peter de Cruz?

Havard Vad Petersson is Peter de Cruz’s squad coach, while Thomas Lips is his national coach.

When did he start his career?

At the 2014 World Championships in Beijing against Russia, he made his professional debut.

In what city does Peter de Cruz live?

In the Canton of Geneva’s Carouge, Peter de Cruz resides.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Vincent de Cruz
Date of Birth	January 4, 1990
Birth Place	London, England
Nick Name	Pistol Pete, Roast Beef, and Fish ‘n’ Chips
Religion	Unknown
Nationality	Swiss
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Age	32
Height	1.8 meters (5 feet 9 inches)
Weight	Unknown
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Build	Athletic
Father’s Name	Christopher
Mother’s Name	Name Unknown
Siblings	Unknown
Education	Unknown
Marital Status	Unknown
Wife	Morgane
Kids	Unknown
Profession	Curler
Position	Skip
Curling Club	CC Genève Geneva, SUI
Member Association	Switzerland
Team Members	Benoît Schwarz (Fourth) Sven Michel (Third) Valentin Tanner (Lead) Pablo Lachat (Alternate)
Net Worth	Approx. $1.5 million