Beijing, February 19 (Xinhua) -- Wearing baseball caps, brightly colored shoes, beards and wavy curly hair, mapped his teammates and waving his tattooed arms and shouting as he cheered his ice teammates... At the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, Hamilton, who rose to the podium in the shape of the game character "Super Mario", once again appeared as a rock musician at the Beijing Winter Olympic Curling Arena.
On February 18, American team Matt Hamilton played a men's bronze medal in curling at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jingyan
As the second base of the U.S. men's curling team, Hamilton not only has an eye-catching appearance, but also has first-class technique in his hitting. After the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, he was nicknamed "Super Mario" by fans.
Hamilton's "coolness" lies not only in appearance, but also in looking down on the personality of honor and disgrace.
On February 19, the men's curling final day of the Beijing Winter Olympics, it coincided with Hamilton's birthday. However, the United States lost to Canada in the bronze medal match on the 18th and left with disappointment.
Looking at Hamilton's social platform account, the latest one is a photo of the tall man hugging the Canadian men's curling captain Gu Xiu with a happy face - even if he loses to his opponent, he is still happy that Gu Hugh has fulfilled his dream after 16 years of hard work.
"Curling itself is more important than the medals and accolades it brings, because curling, I have gained a lot of friendships. I know it sounds a bit preachy, and winning medals is certainly good, but these curlers will always be my good brothers. Hamilton said several members of the Swedish men's curling team also attended his wedding reception.
U.S. team Matt Hamilton (center) throws a curler at the men's bronze curling match at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 18. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Jingyan
Behind the cool and uninhibited appearance is a soul full of love. At the Winter Olympics, many "old sports fans" wondered: How did the cool "Mario" have long hair? It doesn't look like "Mario" anymore.
"I plan to cut my hair later and donate it to the Children's Wig Foundation, and some brain cancer patients may need it." Hamilton, who likes to laugh, said seriously.
After the PyeongChang Winter Olympics received attention, Hamilton made up his mind to use his heat to do something more meaningful. As a curler, he helped raise funds for a brain cancer research charity in New York. "The original goal was to raise $5,000, but I didn't expect to have raised $10,000, so I'm really grateful to everyone."
On Feb. 14, Hamilton had a sad moment when his uncle, who had brain cancer, died. "This strengthens my determination to continue to do this public welfare undertaking." I'm glad it makes a difference for some people."
In middle school, Hamilton became obsessed with curling, and his sister Rebecca followed suit. This time, Rebecca came to the Beijing Winter Olympics as the second baseman of the American team. Although they failed to reach the semi-finals, Hamilton praised his sister: "My sister is my best friend, she is a great curler, and I am honored to come to Beijing with her." ”
In the mixed-picking area, journalists often joke with the humorous and friendly Hamilton. "You won this battle, is your sister going to wash more clothes for you?" "I have to clarify that she sent a message to help me wash it herself, because she often needs to wash clothes to relieve stress, and I am willing to help."
U.S. players John Landsteiner (left) and Matt Hamilton play in a men's curling round robin at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Feb. 17. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter
In the round robin, the United States defeated Denmark. After the game, when asked "what whispered to The third baseperson Pres during the game", Hamilton laughed and said, "Pulis was desperately wiping the ice to clean up the mess for me, and cleaning up the mess for me was usually done by my wife, so I told him to consider getting married again." ”
For Captain Schuster, who has five Olympic experiences, Hamilton described him as a "super freak." "Even if we don't get a medal, we are still good brothers, and when we return to the United States, I must knock on the doors of a few of them one by one and have a drink together." Hamilton said.