As of February 10, 2026, the U.S. mixed doubles team of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin has won the silver medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. They fell 6-5 to Sweden in the gold-medal game on Tuesday, February 10, after trailing 5-4 entering the eighth and final end. Isabella Wranå scored two points with her last stone to secure the win for Sweden. This marks the first medal ever for the United States in Olympic mixed doubles curling.

The rest of Team USA's curling events are just starting. The men's and women's teams begin their round-robin phases this week, with matches running through February 19–20 leading to playoffs. The men's team, skipped by Danny Casper, and the women's team, skipped by Tabitha Peterson Lovick, are competing on the full-size sheets in Cortina. Results are updated daily on official Olympic channels, and local fans here in Pittsburgh have been following closely—many stopping by the club for watch parties. We'll keep this post current with new developments.

Mixed Doubles Silver: A Historic Moment

Mixed doubles curling combines strategy, precision, and quick decision-making in a faster format than traditional four-player games. Thiesse and Dropkin advanced through the round-robin with strong play, then beat Italy in the semifinals before facing Sweden in the final. Their silver medal is a milestone for U.S. curling and has generated real excitement among our members and visitors.

At Pittsburgh Curling Club, we've seen this kind of energy translate directly to our ice. Newcomers often mention watching Olympic matches and wanting to try the same shots and calls they see on TV. Our Learn to Curl sessions give beginners the chance to practice delivery, sweeping, and basic strategy on full-size pebbled ice—no experience required.

How the Rest of Team USA Is Performing

• Men's Team: In the round-robin stage, facing strong competition from Canada, Sweden, Great Britain, and others. Standings shift daily.
• Women's Team: Also in round-robin play, with key matchups against top nations.
• Upcoming: Playoffs begin later this week, leading to medal games by February 19–20 for men's and women's.

We host watch parties during major Olympic sessions, where members and guests gather in our warm room to cheer on Team USA, discuss shots, and share broomstacking stories afterward. It's a great way to feel part of the larger curling community.

Bring Olympic Inspiration to Pittsburgh Ice

Watching the Games often sparks interest in trying curling yourself. Our dedicated 4-sheet facility in McKees Rocks offers the same full-size setup pros use—pebbled ice, standard hacks, and real sweeping.

If the mixed doubles silver has you curious about the sport, start with one of our beginner options:

• Learn to Curl sessions: 2-hour classes covering delivery, sweeping, and play. Upcoming dates include February 14, 21, March 7, and more.
• Curling Experience: 1-hour intro for quick hands-on fun.
• Private group bookings: Ideal for friends, families, or corporate groups (6–32 people).

All are welcoming, ADA compliant, and led by experienced volunteers. No prior knowledge needed—just clean sneakers and layered clothes (grippers provided).

Register at our Try Curling page or email [email protected] for details. For league or membership questions, reach out to [email protected].

The silver medal shows how far U.S. curling has come—and our club is here to help grow that momentum locally. Come try it yourself and see why the sport keeps pulling people in.