Swedish siblings win gold in Olympic mixed doubles curling

Isabella and Rasmus Wranå defeat U.S. pair Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin in nail-biting final

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Sweden's brother-and-sister team of Isabella and Rasmus Wranå won gold in mixed doubles curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics, beating the United States in the final on Tuesday night. The Wranås persevered through a nailbiter of a championship game in front of a spirited, pro-U.S. crowd and pounced after the Americans left an opening in the last end. Isabella threw the winning stone to clinch the 6-5 victory.

Why it matters

This is the first time a team of siblings has represented Sweden at the Winter Olympics. The victory marks a historic achievement for the Wranå siblings, who grew up as rivals and were coached by their father. The Americans also made history, with Cory Thiesse becoming the first U.S. woman to medal in Olympic curling.

The details

Isabella and Rasmus Wranå started their Olympic bid on shaky ground, losing three games in a row in the round robin. However, they managed to turn it around and win most of their remaining matches. In the final, the Wranås remained calm and composed, with Isabella delivering the decisive final shot to knock out the Americans' stone.

  • The Wranå siblings won the world title in 2024.
  • Thiesse and Dropkin won the world championship a year earlier, in 2023.
  • The final took place on Tuesday night.

The players

Isabella and Rasmus Wranå

A brother-and-sister team representing Sweden, who won gold in mixed doubles curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin

The U.S. pair who won silver in the mixed doubles curling final, becoming the first American team to medal in this event.

Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner

The Italian duo who won bronze, defeating Britain in the third-place match.

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What they’re saying

“It's a perfect shot for me to have, a takeout. But of course you're nervous. It's the last shot and you know if you make it, it's an Olympic gold. But I felt like we kept the calm. We talked about how we're going to throw it and I knew that I had a really strong sweeper.”

— Isabella Wranå

“It's been a long time coming, and this is a really big day for USA Curling and for women's curling in the U.S. I hope that I can bring this medal home and inspire the next generation of women to be up on that podium someday.”

— Cory Thiesse

The takeaway

The Wranå siblings' victory showcases the growing popularity and competitiveness of mixed doubles curling on the global stage, while the American duo's silver medal represents a significant milestone for U.S. curling and women's participation in the sport.