Olympic Curler Korey Dropkin Reveals Hilarious DM From Dylan Efron

Dropkin says Efron sent him a funny message after watching the gold medal match.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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After winning the silver medal in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA's Korey Dropkin received over 400 text messages and a hilarious Instagram DM from actor Dylan Efron. Efron's message simply said "SHOW ME YOUR BICEPS" in all caps, referencing a moment during the gold medal match where someone shouted at Dropkin to flex his muscles. Dropkin, who is engaged to former USA Curling employee Gabby Tachis, says he's a big fan of Efron and hopes to meet up with him soon.

Why it matters

Dropkin and his partner Cory Thiesse have become breakout stars at the 2026 Olympics, with their chemistry and close bond leading some fans to wonder if they are dating. Dropkin's engagement to Tachis helps clarify the nature of their relationship. The story also highlights how curling is gaining more mainstream attention, with celebrities like the Kelces and George Kittle taking an interest in the sport.

The details

Dropkin, 30, and Thiesse, 31, won the silver medal in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. After the gold medal match, Dropkin had over 400 text messages waiting for him, as well as a funny Instagram DM from actor Dylan Efron. Efron's message simply said "SHOW ME YOUR BICEPS" in all caps, referencing a moment during the match where someone shouted at Dropkin to flex his muscles. Dropkin says he's a big fan of Efron and hopes to meet up with him at some point.

  • Dropkin and Thiesse won the silver medal in mixed doubles on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Dropkin received over 400 text messages and Efron's DM after the gold medal match.

The players

Korey Dropkin

A 30-year-old member of the U.S. Olympic curling team who won the silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Cory Thiesse

Dropkin's 31-year-old mixed doubles partner, with whom he won the silver medal at the 2026 Olympics.

Dylan Efron

A 34-year-old actor who appeared on Dancing with the Stars and sent Dropkin a funny Instagram DM after watching the Olympic curling gold medal match.

Gabby Tachis

Dropkin's fiancée, who is a former employee of USA Curling and has supported him through the highs and lows of his career.

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What they’re saying

“SHOW ME YOUR BICEPS”

— Dylan Efron (Instagram)

What’s next

Dropkin hopes to meet up with Dylan Efron at some point in the future.

The takeaway

Dropkin and his partner Thiesse have become breakout stars at the 2026 Olympics, with their chemistry and close bond drawing attention. The story also highlights how curling is gaining more mainstream popularity, with celebrities like Dylan Efron taking an interest in the sport.