Swedish siblings win Olympic gold in 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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In a dramatic final, Swedish siblings Isabella and Rasmus Wranå won the gold medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, defeating the American duo of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin 6-5. The Wranås overcame an early deficit and a pro-U.S. crowd to clinch victory with a crucial final shot.

Why it matters

This is the first time a team of siblings has won Olympic gold in mixed doubles curling, a relatively new event that has seen the U.S. team make history by becoming the first American squad to medal in the discipline. The victory for the Wranås also marks Sweden's first-ever Olympic gold in mixed doubles curling.

The details

The championship game was a nail-biter, with the Wranås and the American pair of Thiesse and Dropkin trading the lead throughout. In the final end, the U.S. team left an opening that the Wranås capitalized on, with Isabella Wranå delivering the winning shot to knock out the American stone and clinch the gold medal.

  • The mixed doubles curling final took place on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • The Wranås won the world title in mixed doubles curling in 2024.

The players

Isabella Wranå

One half of the gold medal-winning Swedish sibling duo in Olympic mixed doubles curling.

Rasmus Wranå

The brother of Isabella Wranå and the other half of the gold medal-winning Swedish sibling duo in Olympic mixed doubles curling.

Cory Thiesse

One half of the American mixed doubles curling team that won the silver medal, becoming the first U.S. team to medal in the event.

Korey Dropkin

The partner of Cory Thiesse on the American mixed doubles curling team that won the silver medal.

Alison Kreviazuk

The coach of the gold medal-winning Swedish sibling duo, Isabella and Rasmus Wranå.

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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 (newstribune.com)

“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 (newstribune.com)

What’s next

The Wranå siblings will look to defend their world title in mixed doubles curling in 2027, while Thiesse and Dropkin will aim to build on their silver medal performance and qualify for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

The takeaway

The victory of the Swedish sibling duo in Olympic mixed doubles curling highlights the growing popularity and competitiveness of the event, while the silver medal for the American pair represents a significant milestone for U.S. curling and the continued growth of the sport, especially among women.