Eve Muirhead stepped off the curling rink as an Olympic champion in 2022, but her leadership journey was just beginning. Now she leads Team GB as chef de mission for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Age: 35 (born 22 April 1990) | Olympic medals: 1 gold, 1 bronze | Current role: Chef de mission, Team GB (Milano Cortina 2026) | Retirement announced: 2022 | OBE awarded: 2023
Biography
Career Highlights
Current Roles
- Chef de mission, Team GB (Team GB)
- General manager, Rock League (LinkedIn)
- Brand ambassador for RBC and The Curling Club
Personal Life
- Relationship: not publicly confirmed (BBC Sport)
- Children: none known
- Home: Perth, Scotland
| Full name | Date of birth | Age | Birthplace | Occupation | Olympic medals | Current position | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eve Muirhead | 22 April 1990 | 35 | Perth, Scotland | Curler (retired), chef de mission, sports executive | 1 gold, 1 bronze | Chef de mission, Team GB (Milano Cortina 2026) | OBE (2023) |
What does Eve Muirhead do now?
Chef de mission for Team GB
Eve Muirhead is the chef de mission for Team GB at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. She leads, manages, and supports the British delegation across 16 sports at 25 venues in northern Italy (BBC Sport). Her responsibilities include guiding the team, overseeing logistics, and supporting athlete wellbeing (Olympics.com). Team GB appointed her to this role in May 2024 (Team GB).
“My role is to lead, manage and support the British delegation,” Muirhead told Olympics.com.
General manager at Rock League
She works as general manager for Team Alpine at Rock League, a curling league that combines sport and entertainment (LinkedIn). The role keeps her connected to curling off the ice.
Brand ambassador and media appearances
Muirhead is a brand ambassador for RBC and The Curling Club. She also appears as a curling commentator and has a presence on Instagram with over 100k followers. The pattern: she has built a diverse portfolio that leverages her Olympic credibility.
What happened to Eve Muirhead?
Olympic gold at Beijing 2022
Muirhead led the British women’s curling team to gold at Beijing 2022, defeating Japan in the final. That victory made the gold a natural exit point (Team GB).
“I couldn’t have ended on a higher note,” Muirhead said in a Team GB interview.
Retirement from competitive curling
She announced her retirement from competitive curling in August 2022 after a 15-year international career (BBC Sport). She described it as “the hardest decision of my life” (CBC Sports). Retirement unlocked a new leadership path.
Transition to leadership roles
Within a year she was appointed chef de mission for the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games (announced March 2023, Team GB). This paved the way for the senior Milano Cortina role. The implication: her retirement was not an end but a career pivot.
Tip: Muirhead’s transition shows athletes can convert on‑ice leadership into off‑ice executive roles – without dropping the competitive edge.
How old is Eve Muirhead?
Date of birth and age
Eve Muirhead was born on 22 April 1990 in Perth, Scotland (Team GB). She is 35 years old as of 2025.
Early curling career
She started curling at age 8 and competed in her first international event in 2006. By 2010 she was an Olympian at Vancouver (Team GB).
Notable achievements
Muirhead is a former world champion (2013) and eight‑time European champion. She won Olympic bronze in 2014 and gold in 2022. She also received an OBE in 2023 for services to curling.
Is Eve Muirhead in a relationship?
Known relationship status
Eve Muirhead has not publicly confirmed a partner. BBC Sport and other media outlets report no public partner. She has no known children.
Public speculation
Some media have speculated about a relationship, but Muirhead keeps her personal life private. Her social media focuses on curling and professional activities.
Caution: Net worth figures circulating online are unverified – no official disclosure exists.
When did Eve Muirhead retire from curling?
Announcement date
She announced her retirement in August 2022 (BBC Sport).
Reasons for retirement
Muirhead said the decision was difficult but she wanted to pursue new challenges outside competition (CBC Sports). The gold at Beijing 2022 provided a high note to exit on.
Post-retirement plans
Within months she accepted a chef de mission role. In August 2026, Reuters reported that Muirhead had returned from retirement with an eye on competing at the 2030 Games (Reuters). Her chef de mission work at Milano‑Cortina reignited her desire to compete again.
Note: If she does return as a curler in 2030, Muirhead would be 39 – older than most Olympic curlers but far from unprecedented.
Timeline of key events
- 22 April 1990 – Born in Perth, Scotland
- 1998 – Started curling at age 8
- 2006 – First international competition
- 2014 – Olympic bronze (Sochi) (Team GB)
- 2022 – Olympic gold (Beijing); announced retirement (BBC Sport)
- 2023 – Appointed chef de mission for Gangwon 2024; awarded OBE
- 2024–present – Chef de mission for Milano Cortina 2026; general manager at Rock League; brand ambassador
The timeline shows that Muirhead’s career change happened within months of retirement – a deliberate plan rather than an accidental gap.
linkedin.com, teamgb.com, en.wikipedia.org, olympics.com, thesun.co.uk, medieforum.dk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eve Muirhead’s net worth?
Not publicly disclosed. Various unofficial estimates exist but no confirmed figure.
Does Eve Muirhead have any siblings?
She has an older brother, but he stays out of the public eye.
What is Eve Muirhead’s curling team?
She was skip of the Scottish/GB women’s team. Since retirement she no longer competes on a team.
How many world championships has Eve Muirhead won?
One world championship (2013) and multiple European titles.
What is Eve Muirhead’s role at the Olympics?
She is chef de mission for Team GB – the leader of the entire British delegation.
Is Eve Muirhead married?
No public information confirms a marriage.
What curling stone brand does Eve Muirhead use?
No specific brand is publicly associated with her post‑retirement.
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