Britain’s Men’s Curling Team Aims for Gold Victory
Bruce Mouat’s British men’s curling team is vying for Olympic gold at the Milano Cortina Games this month. This event marks a significant moment, as they aim to end a century-long wait since their last Olympic gold in curling at the 1924 Chamonix Games.
Current Form and Achievements
The British team, silver medallists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics, enters the competition as a favorite. Their recent achievements include:
- Winning four Grand Slam titles in a single season.
- Seizing the 2025 World Championship.
Despite their strong performance, they will face tough competition from defending champions Sweden and other formidable teams.
Competition Landscape
Sweden, led by Niklas Edin, is anticipated to be a major competitor for gold. Although they finished the 2024-25 season ranked 13th globally, they defeated Team Mouat in the semi-finals at the European Championships in November.
In addition to Sweden, the British team must contend with:
- Yannick Schwaller’s Swiss team, last year’s world championship runners-up.
- Brad Jacobs of Canada, the 2014 Olympic champion seeking another gold.
Canada’s Women’s Team
On the women’s side, Rachel Homan’s Canadian team presents a strong chance for gold. Despite Canada’s long wait for an Olympic title since 2014, Homan’s team recently achieved consecutive world titles in 2024 and 2025.
However, they face significant competition from four-time world champion Silvana Tirinzoni of Switzerland, who has also collected Grand Slam titles in recent months.
Kick-Off and Local Heroes
The curling events will begin with mixed doubles. Local favorites Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, who are defending their Olympic gold, represent Italy. They returned as a pair after a three-year split and won the world championship in May.
The mixed doubles field includes high-profile competitors such as:
- Magnus Nedregotten and Kristin Skaslien from Norway.
- Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat from Britain.
- Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse from the U.S.
The Milano Cortina Games will be a momentous occasion for curling, showcasing elite talent and the pursuit of Olympic gold across nations.
