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General · 17 February 2026

Glaswegian Mark Callan goes viral at Winter Olympics

Mark Callan, a 61-year-old native of Glasgow, has emerged as an unlikely internet sensation amidst the athletic competition of the Winter Olympics. He captured international attention after executing a smooth, sliding motion on the ice rink familiarly known as the "moonwalk". Following this unique display, the public has affectionately dubbed the Scotsman the "Michael Jackson of curling".

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