| 2004 World Women's Curling Championship | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Gävle, Sweden |
| Arena | Gavlerinken |
| Dates | April 17–25, 2004 |
| Winner |  Canada |
| Curling club | Mayflower CC, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Skip | Colleen Jones |
| Third | Kim Kelly |
| Second | Mary-Anne Arsenault |
| Lead | Nancy Delahunt |
| Alternate | Mary Sue Radford |
| Coach | Ken Bagnell |
| Finalist |  Norway (Dordi Nordby) |
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The 2004 World Women's Curling Championship (branded as 2004 Ford World Women's Curling Championship for sponsorship reasons) was held at the Gavlerinken in Gävle, Sweden from April 17–25, 2004. The tournament was held in conjunction with the 2004 World Men's Curling Championship and the 2004 World Senior Curling Championships. It was the last event held in conjunction with the men's tournament, the last to be held before the adoption of the page playoff system (before it was later replaced in 2018), and the last event to feature just ten teams.[1]
In the final, Canada's Colleen Jones rink won their second World Championship, defeating Norway's Dordi Nordby in the final, 8–4 in front of 1,500 spectators. Jones, who had won the silver medal in 2003 decided to opt for a more offensive strategy in 2004, which helped her success. She also greatly out-curled Nordby, 89% to 49%.[2]
Switzerland's Luzia Ebnöther won the bronze medal, defeating the US's Patti Lank rink in the third place game, 10–5.
- ^ "Jones not satisfied with World Championship gold". Vancouver Sun. April 26, 2004. p. 41. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Greatest rink in curling history?". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. April 26, 2004. p. 9. Retrieved March 18, 2023.