Milan-Cortina 2026: Curling Mixed Doubles Session

Session 7 of the mixed doubles curling round robin took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. As the tournament approached its halfway point, the session proved pivotal for the eventual medalists, particularly for Sweden and Great Britain, who used these matches to cement their positions at the top of the standings.

Unlike other sessions that utilized all four sheets, Session 7 featured a streamlined schedule with two marquee matchups on Sheets C and D.

Match 1: Great Britain vs. Canada (Sheet C)

In a high-stakes battle between two curling powerhouses, Great Britain’s Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat defeated Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant with a final score of 7–5.

• The Strategy: The match was a defensive masterclass. Great Britain utilized a "controlled aggression" approach, focusing on clearing the house early in ends where they did not have the hammer.

• The Turning Point: Canada held a slim lead going into the sixth end, but a precision double-takeout by Mouat allowed Great Britain to score two points, swinging the momentum.

• The Result: This win was crucial for the British duo, who eventually finished the round robin as the number one seed with an 8–1 record. For Canada, the loss was a significant blow that contributed to their eventual fifth-place finish and exclusion from the playoffs.

Match 2: Switzerland vs. Sweden (Sheet D)

On Sheet D, the Swedish pair of Isabella Wranå and Rasmus Wranå delivered a dominant performance against Switzerland’s Briar Schwaller-Hürlimann and Yannick Schwaller, winning 13–7.

• High-Scoring Affair: This match was the highest-scoring of the session. Sweden opened with a statement, scoring three points in the first end and never relinquishing the lead.

• The Power Play: Switzerland attempted to claw back into the game using their Power Play in the sixth end, but a missed draw resulted in a steal of two for the Swedes.

• The Result: The victory showcased the offensive firepower that would eventually carry the Wranå siblings all the way to the Gold Medal on February 10th.

Session 7 Standings Impact

Following the conclusion of Session 7, the leaderboard began to stabilize:

1. Great Britain: Remained undefeated (or near-perfect) at the top of the table.

2. Sweden: Significantly boosted their Draw Shot Challenge (DSC) ranking and moved firmly into the top four.

3. Italy & UK: Both teams were on a bye during this specific session but remained in close contention for the remaining semi-final spots.

Event Background

The 2026 mixed doubles tournament featured ten nations competing in a single round-robin format. The top four teams at the conclusion of Session 13—Great Britain, Italy, the United States, and Sweden—advanced to the semi-finals on February 9. Ultimately, Sweden defeated the United States to claim Gold, while the host nation, Italy, secured the Bronze.

Source - https://english.news.cn/20260207/a8a603492eef4bc884bc4a20a77c4279/c.html

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