Breaking: Reigning Olympic Champions Sweden Secure First Win, Britain and USA Rally in Men’s Curling at Winter Olympics 2026
Milano, Italy — In a tense day of action at the Winter Olympics 2026, reigning Olympic champions Sweden finally logged their first win, defeating China 6-4 in a thrilling men’s curling encounter. Skip Niklas Edin orchestrated the victory, highlighting his prowess with a clutch two-point draw in the ninth end and expertly safeguarding the lead in the final end. The win lifts Sweden to a 1-3 record with five games remaining.
Elsewhere, Great Britain picked up a morale-boosting 7-4 victory over previously winless Czechia, bouncing back from their earlier loss to Italy. Silver medalist Bobby Lammie praised his team’s resilience, looking to build on the performance for the rest of the week.
Meanwhile, Team USA put up a valiant fight against Germany, overcoming a spirited comeback to secure their second win of the tournament. Skip Danny Casper and his men came from behind to clinch an 8-7 victory, leaving both teams with a 2-2 record. The men’s curling action continues on Sunday.
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Winter Olympics 2026: Medal Favorites Shine; USA, Sweden, GB Triumph in Thrilling Curling Matches
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Sweden Finally Gets on the Board
In a much-awaited victory, reigning Olympic champions Sweden secured their first win of the round robin at the Winter Olympics 2026. Led by seasoned skip Niklas Edin, the Swedish team eked out a tense 6-4 victory over the People’s Republic of China.
Trailing 4-3 in the eighth end, the Swedes’ fortunes turned when Edin executed a perfect draw for two in the ninth, and then held off the Chinese in the tenth to secure the win. Sweden’s record now improves to 1-3 with five games yet to play in the 10-team event.
Great Britain Bounces Back
Fresh from their loss to Italy, the Great Britain curling team returned to form with a dominant 7-4 win over winless Czechia. Speaking after the match, Beijing 2022 silver medalist Bobby Lammie commended his teammates’ resilience.
“Lukáš [Klíma] kept them in the game with some fantastic shots, but we showed great spirit to stay ahead,” Lammie said. “It was a solid performance, and we’ll build on this for the rest of the week.”
USA Holds off German Comeback
In a gripping contest, Team USA fought off a spirited comeback from Germany to clinch their second win of the tournament. Danny Casper and his men opened with a dream four-point start but saw the Germans narrow the gap to just one point in the eighth end.
However, USA reclaimed a two-point lead in the ninth and held their nerve in the tenth, running out of stones to secure a 9-7 victory. Both teams now share a 2-2 win-loss record.
What’s Next?
The men’s curling action continues on Sunday, with another exciting day of round-robin matches. Keep an eye out for more thrilling performances and potential upsets!
Did you know?
Curling has been a part of the Olympic program since 1998. The teams competing in 2026 have high expectations to meet after the incredible performances from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Pro Tip
Ever noticed how curlers sweep the ice? The effect they create can reduce the friction between the stone and the ice by up to 20%. It’s a subtle but significant factor in the game!
FAQs
Q: When were the next men’s curling matches scheduled?
A: Sunday, with morning and evening sessions.
Q: Which teams are still unbeaten after day four?
A: Switzerland (4-0) and Canada (3-0).
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