US Women's Curling Team Beats Canada at Olympics

Victory marks first time the US has defeated Canada in women's curling at the Olympics.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their recent defeat of Canada marked the first time the U.S. has beaten Canada in women's curling at the Olympics. Team member Taylor Anderson-Heide, from Minneapolis, said the team played a really good game if that was indeed the case.

Why it matters

The U.S. women's curling team's victory over the historically dominant Canadian team is a significant milestone, showcasing the growing strength and competitiveness of the American squad on the Olympic stage.

The details

The U.S. women's curling team, which includes players from across the country, was unaware that their win over Canada was the first time the U.S. had defeated the Canadian team in women's curling at the Olympics. The victory highlights the team's skill and teamwork, as they were able to outperform their longtime rivals.

  • The U.S. women's curling team defeated Canada on February 13, 2026 at the Olympics.

The players

Taylor Anderson-Heide

A curler from Minneapolis on the U.S. women's curling team.

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What they’re saying

“If that was true, the team played a really good game.”

— Taylor Anderson-Heide, Curler

The takeaway

The U.S. women's curling team's historic victory over Canada demonstrates the growing strength and competitiveness of American curling on the global stage, and serves as an inspiration for the continued development of the sport in the United States.