US Women’s Team Defeats Canada in Historic Winter Olympics Curling Match
The U.S. women’s curling team has made history by securing their first-ever Olympic victory against Canada. Their dramatic win took place on Friday, with a close score of 9-8 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Team member Taylor Anderson-Heide expressed her surprise at the milestone, stating, “If that’s true, I think we just played a really good game.”
Historic Win Against Canada
Until this match, the American women had never defeated Canada in an Olympic setting. Canada, a dominant force in curling, has medaled in every Winter Olympics since the sport’s Olympic debut in 1998. The only U.S. team to achieve a victory against Canada previously was the men’s team, which beat Canada in the semifinals during the 2018 Winter Games.
Key Players and Contributions
The U.S. women’s team consists of talent from Minnesota, including:
- Tara Peterson, a dentist and mother.
- Tabitha Peterson, the team skip and pharmacist.
- Cory Thiesse, a lab technician who won a silver medal in mixed doubles.
- Aileen Geving, an alternate player.
- Taylor Anderson-Heide, another key player from Minneapolis.
Three of these players juggle jobs alongside their curling careers, highlighting the team’s dedication and approachability.
Upcoming Matches and Performance
After the win against Canada, the U.S. team celebrated by walking down the ice, raising their fists in triumph. Currently, their round-robin record is 2-1, including a win against South Korea and a loss to Sweden. They have several matches ahead before entering the semifinals next Friday.
Tara Peterson summarized the significance of their victory by noting it feels particularly special to beat Canadian skip Rachel Homan, widely regarded as one of the best in the world. As the competition continues, the team is determined to build on their successes and make further Olympic history.
