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Sweden’s last stone topples U.S. in curling.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and James HillFebruary 10, 2026 at 08:50 PM
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In a tight mixed doubles curling final, Sweden defeated the United States 6-5 to win the gold medal. The decisive moment came in the final end when Isabella Wranaa's last stone successfully knocked out the American stone, securing two points for Sweden. The Swedish team, including Isabella and Rasmus Wranaa, overcame a previous 9-0 loss to Norway earlier in the competition. The American team, Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse from Minnesota, earned the silver medal after a strong performance. The match was closely contested, with the U.S. taking the lead in the seventh end before Sweden's winning shot.

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Norway 40% Switzerland 40% Minnesota 50% China 50% Mathilde Gremaud 60% Cory Thiesse 60% Korey Dropkin 60% Rasmus Wranaa 70% Eileen Gu ×270% United States ×380% Isabella Wranaa 80% Sweden ×690%

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curling 100% sweden 80% gold medal 70% united states 70% last stone 60% mixed doubles 60% slopestyle 50% eileen gu 40%

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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
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90%
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Sweden

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