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Meet the Viral Ice Technician Stealing Olympic Spotlight

2/18/2026

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Mark Callan, a 61-year-old ice technician from Glasgow, gained viral fame for his antics while preparing the curling rink at the Winter Olympics.
He is known for 'pebbling' the ice and moonwalking while spraying water, sparking social-media clips.
He says friends and family laugh and tease him about his popularity.
Despite the attention, he stays focused on his job and lives in Copenhagen with his partner and a young child.

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Story summary

Mark Callan, a 61-year-old ice technician from Glasgow, gained viral fame for his antics while preparing the curling rink at the Winter Olympics.
He is known for 'pebbling' the ice and moonwalking while spraying water, sparking social-media clips.
He says friends and family laugh and tease him about his popularity.
Despite the attention, he stays focused on his job and lives in Copenhagen with his partner and a young child.