CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — In a dramatic conclusion to the mixed doubles curling competition, Italian athletes Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner captured the bronze medal with a decisive 5-3 victory over Great Britain on Tuesday. The match, held before a passionate home crowd, delivered an emotional outcome for both teams involved.
The Italian pair, who entered the tournament as defending Olympic champions, demonstrated exceptional precision with their throws, ultimately thwarting the British duo’s strategy. For Constantini, a native of Cortina d’Ampezzo, the victory held special significance as she solidified her status as a local hero, celebrated by supporters who filled the stadium throughout the competition.
Conversely, the British team of Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat faced profound disappointment. Having concluded the round-robin stage with the highest number of wins, they were widely anticipated to advance to the gold medal match. Their departure from the ice was visibly dejected following the unexpected defeat.
The stage is now set for an unprecedented championship final between the United States and Sweden. The American pair, Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin—popularly known as ‘Cory and Korey’—have already secured a historic achievement by becoming the first US athletes to medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling. Thiesse additionally earns the distinction of being the first American woman to claim an Olympic medal in the discipline.
They will compete for the gold medal against Sweden’s sibling duo, Isabella and Rasmus Wranå, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the mixed doubles curling event at the Winter Games.