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Team Canada claimed gold in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating China in the final. Sweden secured bronze in the mixed team event that showcased incredible athletic skill on ice.
Canada's wheelchair curling team clinched Paralympic gold with a heart-stopping final throw, securing their first win in the sport since 2014. For lead Collinda Joseph, the victory caps a 15-year journey of perseverance after a life-changing train accident.
Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.
In a nail-biting extra end finish, China's Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao made history by winning the first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles curling gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026. The dramatic 9-7 victory over South Korea capped off four years of dedication and marked another milestone for China's wheelchair curling dynasty.
A daring rookie and a two-time champion proved opposites really do attract, clinching China's first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles wheelchair curling gold in a nail-biting comeback finish. Their victory marks a historic milestone in the sport's newest event at Milano Cortina 2026.
British wheelchair curlers Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean are back in medal contention at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics after winning two straight matches. The duo defeated the United States 5-4 on Friday in a nail-biting final end.
A one-and-a-half-year-old in a tiny Swiss jersey grabbed a curling broom and marched down the ice after his parents won their Olympic debut, melting hearts worldwide. The unplanned moment turned River Schwaller into an overnight sensation known as "the curling baby."
American curlers Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse brought home silver from the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, making history as the first US team to medal in mixed doubles curling. Thiesse also became the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal.
A charity curling tournament in Duluth raised nearly $170,000 to fight childhood hunger, then received a stunning $300,000 surprise donation that brought the total to $470,000. The event honors a late curling champion who believed in choosing joy even during his battle with brain cancer.
Bruce Mouat's Team GB battled Canada in an intense Olympic curling final, earning a hard-fought silver medal in a rematch of the 2014 showdown. The 9-6 finish showcased elite sportsmanship and the highest level of curling competition the world has to offer.
After 28 years of Olympic matchups, the U.S. women's curling team finally defeated Canada with a 9-8 victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The win was especially sweet against Team Homan, considered the best curling team in the world.
The U.S. women's curling team just pulled off something that's never happened before at the Olympics. They defeated perennial powerhouse Canada 9-8, breaking a streak that's lasted since curling joined the Winter Games in 1998.
For the first time in Olympic history, an American team stood on the podium for mixed doubles curling, taking home silver at the Winter Games. The duo featuring a Massachusetts native proves the U.S. is making its mark in curling's fastest-growing event.
Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner just shattered her own world record in the 200 meters, cutting more than a full second off her previous time. She now holds world records in all nine women's T53 wheelchair racing events.
Jon Thurston returned to his hometown curling club as a Paralympic champion after an undefeated gold medal run at the 2026 Winter Games. The Peterborough athlete's perfect 11-0 record marks the pinnacle of years of dedication to wheelchair curling.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, one of the most misunderstood sports on ice offers viewers something rare: a chance to slow down and enjoy athletic grace without the stress. Curling combines strategy, elegance, and unexpected drama in a two-hour meditation you didn't know you needed.
Two popular influencers teamed up with Olympic champions to compete in a friendly curling showdown. The event brings fresh excitement to winter sports just days before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics begin.
After losing his Olympic dreams, a gold medalist immediately embraced his young rivals and cheered them on. A retired USA Curling coach says this spirit of unity can heal America's deepest divides.
Team Canada captured Olympic gold in men's curling, defeating Great Britain 9-6 after officials cleared them of cheating allegations. The victory marks Canada's fourth Olympic gold in the sport and their first since 2014.
As the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off, MIT's curling and figure skating clubs are hosting watch parties that bring together students who share a love for ice sports. From beginners to former national competitors, these clubs prove you're never too late to find your community on ice.
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