Daniela Jentsch (born 30 June 1990) is a German curler who has served as the skip of the German women's national curling team. She is noted for her multiple national championship titles and for representing Germany at numerous World and European Curling Championships.
Early life and background
Jentsch was born in Garmisch‑Partenkirchen, West Germany. She began curling at a young age, influenced by a family involvement in the sport; her older sister, Analena “Ana” Jentsch, is also a competitive curler and has frequently played on the same team.
Curling career
National competition
- Skip of the team that won the German Women's Curling Championship several times, securing titles in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- The Jentsch rink, typically composed of Analena Jentsch (third) and other teammates such as Lena Kapp and Monika Wagner, has been the dominant force in German women’s curling throughout the 2010s and early 2020s.
International competition
- World Women’s Curling Championship appearances: 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022. The team’s best finish was sixth place in 2017.
- European Women’s Curling Championship appearances: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, with several top‑10 finishes.
- Participated in Olympic qualification events for the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Winter Games, though the German women’s team did not qualify for the Olympic tournament in those cycles.
Playing style and contributions
As skip, Jentsch is responsible for strategy and delivering the final two stones of each end. She is recognized for her tactical acumen and consistency in shot‑making, contributing to the elevation of Germany’s competitive standing in international women’s curling.
Personal life
Jentsch is married and occasionally competes under the name Daniela Jentsch Dallmann. She continues to be affiliated with the SC Riessersee curling club in her hometown of Garmisch‑Partenkirchen.
Legacy
Daniela Jentsch is regarded as one of Germany’s most successful female curlers of the modern era, having led the national team through a period of sustained international participation and achievement. Her long‑term partnership with sister Analena has been a hallmark of German women’s curling.