Sweden Gold
Sweden wins Olympic gold in mixed doubles curling over USA
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Sweden's Isabella Wrana and Rasmus Wrana claimed gold in the mixed doubles curling final at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating the United States 6-5 in a close match in Milano, Italy. The American duo of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin secured silver, marking the first Olympic medal for Team USA in the discipline. Italy took bronze by beating Great Britain.
Sweden defeated Czechia 4-2 to claim the gold medal at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, ending a 14-year drought since their last title in 2012. Canada secured bronze with a 6-3 victory over Finland, while standout performances from prospects like Ivar Stenberg and Gavin McKenna highlighted the tournament's focus on future NHL talent.