Beijing, February 2, 2026
British Curling Teams Aim for Olympic Glory in Milano-Cortina
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Great Britain’s curling squads, bolstered by recent successes and a new generation of talent, are poised to contend for medals at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
- In Beijing four years ago, curling delivered Britain’s only Olympic medals, signaling a high-performance era for the program.
- Eve Muirhead, a former gold medalist, transitions to a leadership role as chef du mission, while Jennifer Dodds returns as a key player.
- Bruce Mouat’s men’s team enters the competition as strong favorites, aiming to upgrade their silver medal from the previous Games.
- The mixed doubles team, featuring Mouat and Dodds, seeks to improve upon their near-miss in Beijing.
- A new-look women’s team, nicknamed “Jen and the kids,” hopes to surprise with a potential podium finish.
Curling proved to be a bright spot for Great Britain at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, remarkably returning with the nation’s sole medals from the Games. Eve Muirhead led her women’s rink to a stunning gold medal victory, while Bruce Mouat’s men’s team secured a silver, establishing a new benchmark for British curling.
New Faces, Familiar Ambitions
While Muirhead has stepped away from competition to lead the overall GB team as chef du mission, her former teammate Jennifer Dodds is back, spearheading a refreshed women’s squad. The team, affectionately known as “Jen and the kids,” features Rebecca Morrison, Sophie Jackson, and Sophie Sinclair, with Fay Henderson as an alternate. Though relatively inexperienced on the Olympic stage, they harbor ambitions of challenging for a medal.
What are the chances of a surprise podium finish for the British women’s curling team? While not considered among the top contenders, the team believes that a strong performance and favorable matchups could propel them into medal contention.
Mouat Leads the Charge
Edinburgh duo Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat are expected to be strong contenders in the mixed doubles event, having narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in Beijing. However, all eyes will be on Mouat’s men’s team, comprised of Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, Hammy McMillan, and Kyle Waddell (alternate). They are widely regarded as the team to beat in the men’s competition, and anything short of gold would be viewed as a disappointment.
The British curling program has clearly established itself as a force on the world stage, and the upcoming Winter Olympics present another opportunity to showcase their talent and dedication.
