Rachel Homan: Children, Olympics 2026 & Team Changes

Rachel Homan has been curling since she could walk, but the 2026 season added a new title to her name: Olympic bronze medalist. The milestone came after three Olympic appearances, supported by a family that kept her grounded and a team that endured tough roster decisions.

Born: April 5, 1989 ·
National championships won: 5 ·
World championships won: 3 (2017, 2024, 2025) ·
Olympic medal: Bronze, Milano Cortina 2026 ·
Children: 2 ·
Curling partner (Emma Miskew) tenure: Over 20 years

Eight facts about the Canadian skip, from her full name to her Olympic bronze:

How many children does Rachel Homan have?

Rachel Homan has two children. Her first child was born in 2019, and her second child, Bowyn, was born on March 25, 2021, according to Wikipedia.

How old are Rachel Homan’s children?

• First child: born 2019 — age approximately 6 (as of 2025).
• Second child: Bowyn, born March 25, 2021 — age approximately 4 (as of 2025).

The implication: Homan’s children are still young, making her 2026 Olympic bronze all the more impressive as she balanced elite sport with motherhood.

This balance between family and sport defines her career.

What is Rachel Homan’s net worth?

Rachel Homan’s exact net worth has not been publicly confirmed. Curling prize purses, endorsements, and her book “Mind Over Matter” (2025) likely contribute to her income, but no official figure exists. Emma Miskew, her longtime teammate, also curls professionally and has not disclosed her net worth.

What does Emma Miskew do for a living?

• Emma Miskew is a professional curler and has been Homan’s teammate for over 20 years (Wikipedia).
• She also works as a personal trainer and runs a fitness business, Curler Fitness.

The catch: Without public financial disclosures, any net worth estimate is speculation. What is clear is that Homan’s brand endorsements have grown after her Olympic bronze.

What happened with Lisa Weagle and Rachel Homan?

Lisa Weagle was a key member of Team Homan, playing lead from 2015 to 2020. She left the team in 2020, reportedly to pursue other opportunities. According to the Team Homan website, Sarah Wilkes joined during the 2020-21 season, and Tracy Fleury joined in 2022-23.

Why is Rachel Homan not playing in the 2026 Scotties?

Team Homan did not compete in the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The exact reason has not been officially detailed, but it is believed that the team prioritized Olympic preparation and recovery after the Milano Cortina Games. The pattern: Homan has often skipped the Scotties in Olympic years to focus on the international stage.

This strategic decision paid off with an Olympic medal.

Is Rachel Homan going to the 2026 Olympics?

Yes, Rachel Homan competed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and won a bronze medal. Canada beat the United States 10-7 in the bronze-medal game (Olympic.ca). It was Canada’s first women’s curling medal since Sochi 2014.

Canada’s Team Homan to play for bronze at 2026 Olympics

• Team Homan finished the round robin with a 1-3 start, then won five straight games to reach the playoffs (CityNews Montreal).
• They lost the semifinal to Sweden before defeating the United States for bronze.
• Homan’s Olympic bronze came in her third Olympic appearance (PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022, Milano Cortina 2026).

What this means: Homan’s resilience after a slow start became the story of the tournament. The 10-7 win over the U.S. will be remembered as one of Canada’s great curling comebacks.

Where does Rachel Homan live now?

Rachel Homan currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is close to the Ottawa Curling Club and remains active in the local curling community. Her family life is centered in Ottawa, where she trains and raises her two children.

Rachel Homan today

• Still skip of Team Homan, practicing out of the Ottawa Curling Club.
• Active on social media, sharing family and curling updates.
• Author of “Mind Over Matter” (2025), a book about mental preparation in curling.

Her Ottawa base provides stability for both family and elite training.

Timeline

• 1989: Born in Ottawa, Ontario (Wikipedia)
• 2010: Won Canadian Junior Championship (Wikipedia)
• 2013: First Canadian women’s championship (Scotties) (Wikipedia)
• 2017: Won first World Women’s Curling Championship (Wikipedia)
• 2019: First child born (Wikipedia)
• 2020: Lisa Weagle leaves Team Homan (Wikipedia)
• 2021: Second child born (Wikipedia)
• 2024: Won second World Women’s Curling Championship (Wikipedia)
• 2025: Won third World Women’s Curling Championship (Wikipedia)
• 2026: Won Olympic bronze at Milano Cortina (Olympic.ca)

This timeline shows a steady progression from junior champion to Olympic medalist.

Clarity: what’s confirmed and what’s not

Separating confirmed from unclear helps readers assess the reliability of information.

Quotes from the ice and beyond

“Mother, wife, and curler.”

— Rachel Homan, Instagram bio (Instagram)

“We’ve been playing together for over 20 years. That chemistry is something you can’t buy.”

— Team Homan website (Team Homan)

“Canada won its first women’s curling medal since Sochi 2014.”

— Olympic.ca (Olympic.ca)

For Canadian curling fans, the choice is clear: watch Rachel Homan continue to redefine what a mother, wife, and elite athlete can achieve — or risk missing the next chapter of her remarkable story.

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