Sweden has secured the gold medal in women’s curling at the Olympic Games, defeating Switzerland 6-5 in a thrilling final. This victory, achieved at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, marks a historic achievement for Team Hasselborg.
Historic Achievement for Team Hasselborg
Led by skip Anna Hasselborg, the Swedish team has now won three Olympic medals in total. Their previous successes include gold at the Pyeongchang Games in 2018 and bronze at the Beijing Games in 2022. This latest triumph solidifies their status as one of the top teams in women’s curling.
Challenging Road to Gold
Despite their track record, Sweden entered the Olimpic Games at Milano Cortina 2026 with uncertain prospects. Significant life changes, including three pregnancies among team members in 2023, disrupted their lineup. However, the team regained its footing by securing their third European Curling Championships title in November.
Sweden’s performance during the round-robin phase was impressive, as they emerged as the first team to qualify for the semi-finals. They defeated Canada, the world’s top-ranked women’s team and two-time world champions, to advance to the final.
Final Match Summary
- Sweden opened with a strong two-point lead.
- After both teams exchanged single points, Sweden led 3-1 at halftime.
- Switzerland leveled the score at 3-3 with two points in the sixth end.
- Hasselborg regained momentum by stealing a point to lead 4-3.
- Despite a strong response from Switzerland, Hasselborg’s team sealed the win with a final point.
Notably, Switzerland’s skip Silvana Tirinzoni, alongside Alina Paetz, displayed remarkable skill throughout the match. Despite not clinching gold, they secured an Olympic medal, a notable achievement in their illustrious careers.
Other Medalists
In the bronze medal match, Canada’s Rachel Homan led her team to victory against the United States with a score of 10-7, securing their place on the podium.
Sweden’s gold medal victory further cements their legacy in Olympic women’s curling, highlighting their resilience and skill on the world stage.
