Women's Curling
Xenia Schwaller and Marco Hoesli claim Swiss curling championships; Tirinzoni faces uncertain future
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Teams led by Xenia Schwaller and Marco Hoesli won the women's and men's titles at the Swiss Curling Championships in Bern, securing spots at the world championships for the first time. Olympic silver medalists Silvana Tirinzoni (women's) and Yannick Schwaller (men's bronze) were defeated in best-of-three finals. Schwaller's victory highlights her team's dominant season, while 46-year-old Tirinzoni confronts potential retirement.
Kerri Einarson and her Manitoba team are set to compete at the 2026 BKT World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary, aiming for their first global title. Unlike the fanless 2021 event in the same city, this tournament will feature full crowd support. The skip expressed excitement about the home atmosphere and family presence.
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The 2026 World Women's Curling Championship is scheduled for March 14-22 in Calgary, Alberta, featuring 13 international teams in a round-robin format. Canada's Team Kerri Einarson, fresh off a fifth Scotties Tournament of Hearts win, will represent the host nation. The tournament will determine playoff contenders through extensive draws leading to semifinals and a final.
The United States women's curling team secured a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics semifinals with a 7-6 extra-end victory over Switzerland on February 19. Tabitha Peterson's precise final draw, swept just an inch closer to the button than the Swiss stones, clinched the win and marked the first U.S. advancement to the medal rounds since 2002. The Americans will rematch Switzerland on Friday, while Sweden faces Canada in the other semifinal.
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The United States women's curling team suffered an 8-7 loss to Great Britain in a crucial round-robin match at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Great Britain's skip Rebecca Morrison sealed the victory with a precise steal of two points in the 10th end. The defeat leaves Team USA needing a win against Switzerland to clinch a semifinal spot.
The U.S. women's curling team secured a 6-5 victory over China in a round-robin match at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Skip Tara Peterson delivered a crucial draw shot in the 10th end to steal the winning point. The win improves Team USA's record to 4-1.
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The U.S. women's curling team achieved a historic victory by defeating Canada 9-8 in a round-robin match at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. This marks the first time the American women have beaten Canada in Olympic competition since women's curling debuted in 1998. The win improves Team USA's record to 2-1 in the tournament.
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