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USA Curling Shocks Field: First Mixed Doubles Medal Secured
10 Feb
Summary
- USA secured its first mixed doubles curling medal in history.
- Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse achieved this historic feat.
- The men's team previously won the USA's only gold medal in 2018.
The United States has made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by clinching its first-ever medal in mixed doubles curling. The duo of Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse secured the bronze medal, ensuring a podium finish regardless of the gold medal game's outcome. This achievement is a significant moment for American curling, which has historically seen limited success on the Olympic stage.
The men's curling team has been the most decorated for the USA, earning a gold medal in 2018 at the PyeongChang Games. They also have two bronze medals from 1992 and 2006. In contrast, the women's team has yet to reach the podium, with their best performance being fourth place in 2002.
Mixed doubles curling, introduced in 2018, saw the USA finish sixth in its debut and seventh in 2022. However, the 2026 performance, where Dropkin and Thiesse went 6-3 in the round-robin, marks a substantial improvement and a historic first for the program.
