Sweden claimed a historic gold medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling as siblings Isabella and Rasmus Wranå defeated the United States in a dramatic final. The victory marked Sweden’s first Olympic title in the event by a brother-and-sister team and capped a remarkable turnaround after a difficult start to the tournament.
A dramatic championship match
The gold medal game was decided in the final end, with the Swedish pair capitalizing on a small opening left by the Americans. Isabella Wranå delivered the decisive last stone, while her brother swept intensely to secure a narrow 6–5 victory.
The arena atmosphere heavily favored the U.S. team, but the Swedish siblings remained composed throughout the match. Their calm communication and precise execution under pressure proved decisive in the closing moments.
Historic moment for Sweden
The Wranå siblings became Sweden’s first brother-and-sister team to win Olympic gold in curling. Coached early in life by their father, the two grew up as rivals before learning how to balance contrasting personalities on the ice.
After losing their first three round-robin matches and facing criticism at home, they rebounded strongly, winning most of their remaining games and carrying that momentum into the final.
Breakthrough for the United States
Despite the loss, the American team made history by earning the country’s first Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling. The result also marked the first Olympic curling medal for an American woman.
The U.S. duo, who balance elite sport with full-time careers, were celebrated for their achievement and the inspiration it provides for the future of curling in the country.
Bronze medal outcome
Italy secured the bronze medal by defeating Great Britain 5–3. While the Italians salvaged a podium finish after entering as defending champions, the result was a disappointment for the British pair, who had led the round-robin stage.
Conclusion
Sweden’s gold medal victory highlighted the importance of resilience, teamwork, and communication at the highest level of competition. For the United States, the silver medal represented a milestone moment, while the overall event underscored the growing competitiveness and appeal of mixed doubles curling on the Olympic stage.