The United States captured its first-ever medal in mixed doubles curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Day 4, as Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse took silver after a hard-fought gold-medal game against Sweden.
The American duo entered the final riding momentum after stunning the defending champions from Italy in the semifinals. In the championship match (12:05 p.m. ET start), Dropkin and Thiesse battled back from an early deficit but ultimately fell 8-6 to the Swedes in a tense extra-end thriller. Sweden’s hammer in the 8th end sealed the win, but the silver is a massive milestone for U.S. curling. A program that has steadily climbed since mixed doubles debuted in 2018.
**Key Moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics Curling Mixed Doubles Final**
Here are the key moments from the 2026 Winter Olympics Curling Mixed Doubles final for you.
– USA jumped to a 3-1 lead after three ends with strong draw shooting from Thiesse.
– Sweden answered with a deuce in the 4th and stole one in the 5th to tie it at 4-4.
– Dropkin’s clutch takeout in the 6th gave USA a single point and brief control.
– Sweden capitalized on a missed USA draw in the 7th, scoring two to take a 7-5 lead.
– USA forced an extra end with a single in the 8th, but Sweden’s final stone was perfect for the win.
This silver joins the U.S. men’s and women’s teams’ strong showings so far and builds on the bronze from Beijing 2022. Dropkin and Thiesse’s chemistry and shot-making were on full display all week, proving the U.S. program is no longer an underdog on the world stage.
**What It Means for the Rest of 2026 Olympics**
– Boosts USA’s overall medal outlook in ice events (hockey prelims continue, figure skating ramps up).
– Inspires younger curlers and could drive interest in the sport domestically.
– Sets the stage for the men’s and women’s tournaments still to come in the Curling schedule.
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Last updated: February 10, 2026
