Dodds and Mouat Aim for Olympic Glory

Morgan Winslow

Published: February 9, 2026 5:06 AM ET

British mixed doubles curling duo, Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat, are on the brink of Olympic glory after securing a place in the medal matches. Their recent victories over Canada and the United States extended their unbeaten streak to seven wins.

Impressive Performance in the Round-Robin Stage

Dodds and Mouat have established themselves as formidable competitors, clinching semi-final positions regardless of their final pool matches against Switzerland and Italy. These upcoming games are particularly significant as Italy defeated them in last year’s world final.

Past Memories Influence Their Drive

The duo, who have been childhood friends, previously reached the semi-finals in the last Olympics held in Beijing. However, they fell short against Norway and were subsequently defeated by Sweden. Dodds later secured an Olympic gold in women’s curling while Mouat earned silver in men’s curling. Their experiences in Beijing motivate them to perform at an even higher level this time around.

Aiming for ‘Hammer Advantage’

As they approach the knockout stages, finishing at the top of their group becomes crucial. The ‘hammer advantage’ is vital in curling, allowing teams to dictate the game’s pace and strategy.

Hammer advantage enables control over the game’s tempo.
This advantage is particularly impactful in mixed doubles curling.

Mouat, eager to capitalize on this advantage, stated, “We’re not going to ease up. We want to secure that top spot.” His early tournament performance had wavered, but he has since regained his rhythm.

Dodds Shines in Key Matches

Dodds, 34, has been highlighted as a standout player throughout the tournament. She played a pivotal role in their recent wins over Canada (7-5) and the U.S. (6-4), both of which were against tough competitors. “We’re really happy to have secured qualification,” Dodds expressed, reflecting on the intensity of the matches.

Potential for a Big Day in Scotland

Monday promises to be significant for Scottish athletes, especially if Dodds and Mouat secure medals. Additionally, Kirsty Muir from Aberdeen is set to compete in the women’s freestyle skiing slopestyle final. She qualified in third place with a score of 64.98, behind Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud and China’s Eileen Gu.

Muir expressed her excitement, stating, “I’m going to give it everything in the final. I want to perform at my best.”

Other Scottish Athletes’ Performances

Meanwhile, Glasgow’s Chris McCormick did not qualify for the men’s slopestyle final, and Inverurie’s athlete finished 42nd in the cross-country skiing skiathlon. Despite some disappointments, the focus remains on Dodds and Mouat as they pursue Olympic success.

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