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

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and James HillFebruary 10, 2026 at 08:50 PM
Sweden’s last stone topples U.S. in curling.

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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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Eileen Gu finished with a double cork 1260 on her first run in slopestyle, scoring 86.58.

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Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland won gold in slopestyle, defeating Eileen Gu.

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The American silver-medal team was Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, both from Minnesota.

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Isabella Wranaa's final shot knocked out the Americans' stone to score at least 2 points and win the match.

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Sweden won the gold medal in mixed doubles curling, defeating the United States 6-5.

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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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