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Team GB Men’s Curling Wins Silver, Canada Takes Gold at 2026 Olympics

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  • Members of the South Korean women's curling team wave to the crowd after a 10-7 loss to Canada to close out their Winter Olympic tournament at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. From left: Seol Ye-eun, Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji and Kim Min-ji. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's curling team wave to the crowd after a 10-7 loss to Canada to close out their Winter Olympic tournament at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. From left: Seol Ye-eun, Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji and Kim Min-ji. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's curling team wave to the crowd after a 10-7 loss to Canada to close out their Winter Olympic tournament at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. From left: Seol Ye-eun, Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji and Kim Min-ji. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Kim Min-ji (L) and Kim Su-ji of South Korea sweep the ice during their team's round-robin match against Canada in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap)
    Kim Min-ji (L) and Kim Su-ji of South Korea sweep the ice during their team's round-robin match against Canada in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap)
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    Kim Min-ji (L) and Kim Su-ji of South Korea sweep the ice during their team's round-robin match against Canada in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2026. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap)
    Image: Yonhap
    Members of the South Korean women's short track speed skating relay team jump onto the top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Shim Suk-hee, Noh Do-hee, Lee So-yeon, Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate their win over Sweden in a round-robin match in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Gim Eun-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Kim Su-ji. (Yonhap)
    Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate their win over Sweden in a round-robin match in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Gim Eun-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Kim Su-ji. (Yonhap)
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    Members of the South Korean women's curling team celebrate their win over Sweden in a round-robin match in the women's curling tournament at the Winter Olympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. From left: Gim Eun-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Kim Su-ji. (Yonhap) Source Full size
  • Yu Seung-eun of South Korea competes in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Yonhap)
    Yu Seung-eun of South Korea competes in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Yonhap)
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    Yu Seung-eun of South Korea competes in the women's snowboard slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (Yonhap) Source Full size

Silver Medal Finish Confirmed On 21 February 2026 the British men’s rink of Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie and alternate Kyle Waddell lost the gold‑medal match to Canada 9‑6, securing a second straight Olympic silver after Beijing 2022 [2][1]. The final was held at the Cortina Curling Stadium during the Milan‑Cortina Games (6‑22 Feb) [2]. Canada seized the lead after Britain missed a crucial hammer in the later ends, preventing a tie‑breaker [2].

World Champion Squad’s Record‑Breaking résumé Entering the Games as reigning world champions, the quartet had added a second World title, multiple European crowns and a record 12 Grand Slam victories since 2022 [1][2]. Their partnership began with a nine‑year “unit‑only” demand, linking cousins Hardie and McMillan, regional teammate Lammie and school‑mate Mouat, which British Curling accepted to build a flat‑hierarchy team [1]. The squad’s chemistry is described as “honest” and “level‑playing‑field,” allowing teammates to call out mistakes openly [1].

Semi‑final Triumph Over Switzerland Draws Massive Audience On 19 February the GB men defeated unbeaten Switzerland 8‑5 in the semi‑final, a match that peaked at 3.4 million BBC viewers [3][4]. Bobby Lammie called it “the hardest‑fought win we’ve ever had,” highlighting the team’s resilience under pressure [4]. The victory guaranteed Britain a fourth Olympic medal in Cortina and set up the Saturday showdown with Canada at 18:05 GMT [4].

Emotions, Gold Drought and Future Plans After the loss, Mouat was seen tear‑choked and said he felt “like we were the better team,” while Hardie expressed lingering disappointment and numbness [2][1]. The men will not defend their world title in Utah; Scotland’s national championships will decide the next GB representatives, with Team Whyte positioned as a possible 2030 contender [1]. The first British men’s curling gold remains elusive since the 1924 Chamonix Games, a 102‑year gap the squad hopes to close [3][4].

Broader Tournament Context and Controversies Canada faced a “double‑tapping” stone‑tapping allegation from Sweden during the tournament, adding drama to the final [3]. South Korea’s women’s team, after a 10‑7 loss to Canada, missed the semifinals, while their short‑track relay secured a second gold for the nation [5][6]. Earlier in the round‑robin stage, both GB men and women needed favorable results from other matches to stay in medal contention, a precarious position later resolved by the men’s semi‑final win [7].

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Timeline

1924 – Great Britain wins the inaugural Olympic men’s curling gold at Chamonix, establishing a historic benchmark that remains unbroken for a century [2].

2014 – Canada defeats Great Britain in the Olympic men’s curling final at Sochi, marking the last Olympic showdown between the two rivals before 2026 [3].

2022 – Great Britain captures men’s curling silver in Beijing, fueling a drive to convert the result into gold at the next Games [1][2].

Feb 6‑22, 2026 – The Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics run, featuring curling events streamed on BBC iPlayer and Radio 5 Live [1].

Feb 4, 2026 – Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds win the mixed‑doubles round‑robin 8‑6 against Norway after a four‑minute venue blackout, boosting British confidence early in the Games [6].

Feb 18, 2026 – South Korea clinches its second short‑track relay gold (3,000 m) in Milan, raising its medal tally to seven as the Games near the close [8].

Feb 18, 2026 – Both British men’s and women’s rinks win must‑beat round‑robin games (men 9‑2 over the USA; women 8‑7 after a final‑end steal), keeping their semifinal hopes alive [5].

Feb 19, 2026 – The GB men defeat unbeaten Switzerland 8‑5 in the semi‑final, with Bobby Lammie calling it “probably the hardest‑fought win we’ve ever had,” and secure a spot in the gold‑medal match [4].

Feb 19, 2026 – The GB women are eliminated after Switzerland loses to the United States, ending Britain’s bid for a second curling medal at these Games [4].

Feb 19, 2026 – South Korea’s men lose 10‑7 to Canada, ending their Olympic run in fifth place, while the Korean women beat Sweden 8‑3 to stay within reach of the semifinals [7][8].

Feb 21, 2026 – A controversy erupts as Sweden accuses the Canadian men of “double‑tapping” stones, adding drama to the tournament [3].

Feb 21, 2026 – Great Britain prepares to face Canada in the men’s final scheduled for Saturday, Feb 22, hoping to break the 102‑year gold drought [3].

Feb 22, 2026 – Canada beats Great Britain 9‑6 in the Olympic men’s curling final; Bruce Mouat tear‑chokes, saying he felt “like we were the better team,” while Grant Hardie admits the loss still hurts and the team “wanted to win it for each other” [1][2].

Late 2026 – Scotland’s national championships will decide the next GB representatives, as the current quartet steps aside from defending their world title [2].

2027 – The British men’s rink will not defend their world championship in Utah, signaling a transition to a new GB lineup [2].

2030 – Team Whyte, currently ranked fifth worldwide, is projected to represent Great Britain at the 2030 Winter Olympics, keeping the century‑long quest for men’s gold alive [2].

Feb 23, 2026 – The Winter Olympics conclude on Sunday, with the final day of competition determining the remaining medal winners across all sports [8].

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