The British duo of Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mowet became the first participants in the semi-finals of the mixed curling tournament at the 2026 Olympic Games. After four days of competition, Great Britain won seven times.
The mixed doubles curling tournament continued on Saturday, February 7, the first day of the 2026 Olympic Games. The Great Britain and USA teams, who were undefeated, entered the tournament as leaders in the standings.
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On the fourth day of competition, it was the Great Britain and USA teams that met in a head-to-head match. As a result, the British pair of Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mowat advanced to the semifinals of the Olympics, defeating their rivals with a score of 6:4.
The reigning Olympic champions, Italy, suffered their second defeat of the tournament, losing 4-9 to Sweden. The Republic of Korea continued their losing streak, losing their fifth match in a row.
Olympic Games-2026. Curling. (February 7)
- Estonia — Norway 5:6
- Republic of Korea — Czech Republic 4:9
- Sweden — Italy 9:4
- Great Britain — USA 6:4
Thus, the Great Britain team became the first participant in the semi-finals of the 2026 Olympic Games. The curlers have seven victories in seven matches. With two matches remaining in the group stage of the tournament, the British will not fall below fourth place.
Standings
- 1. Great Britain — 7 wins — advanced to the semifinals
- 2. USA — 4 wins, 1 loss
- 3. Sweden — 4 wins, 3 losses
- 4-5. Canada — 3 wins, 2 losses
- 4-5. Italy — 3 wins, 2 losses
- 6-7. Norway — 2 wins, 3 losses
- 6-7. Switzerland — 2 wins, 3 losses
- 8-9. Czech Republic — 1 win, 4 losses
- 8-9. Estonia — 1 win, 4 losses
- 10. Republic of Korea — 5 losses
On Sunday, February 8, the Great Britain team will play the final two matches of the group stage of the mixed doubles curling tournament. The British will face the national teams of Italy and Switzerland.