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Duluth Duo Advance to Mixed Doubles Curling Semifinals
Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse become first ever U.S. team to reach this stage
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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After suffering a pair of losses on Saturday, the Duluth duo of Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse bounced back and advanced to the mixed doubles curling playoffs, giving them a chance to earn an Olympic medal. The team rallied to win their next two matches against Estonia and Sweden, putting them in second place with a 6-2 record heading into the final round robin game against Italy.
Why it matters
This is a historic achievement for the United States in the sport of curling, as Dropkin and Thiesse are the first ever U.S. mixed doubles team to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic competition. Their success highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of curling in the country.
The details
In their first match against Estonia, the Duluth duo trailed by one heading into the sixth end but then rattled off three straight points to pull away and win 5-3. In the second contest, Dropkin and Thiesse were tied with Sweden in the eighth end before putting a point on the board to come out on top 8-7.
- The team suffered a pair of losses on Saturday.
- They face Italy at 3:05 a.m. tomorrow morning to close out round robin play.
The players
Korey Dropkin
One half of the Duluth duo that has advanced to the mixed doubles curling semifinals, making history as the first ever U.S. team to reach this stage of the Olympic competition.
Cory Thiesse
The other half of the Duluth duo that has advanced to the mixed doubles curling semifinals, making history as the first ever U.S. team to reach this stage of the Olympic competition.
What’s next
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