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The Big O's Legacy in Curling | Winnipeg News
The Big O, Orest Meleschuk, a curling legend who died at 86, was a force of nature on the ice—known for his pinpoint accuracy, fiery intensity, and six-decade career that spanned local rinks to global championships. With 30 Manitoba provincial titles, a dramatic 1972 World Championship win, and inductions into multiple halls of fame, he redefined precision and passion in curling. Off the ice, he was a civil technologist who brought clean water to Inuit communities and a devoted family man who prioritized curling and loved ones above all else. His legacy? A game-changing shot, a legendary…
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