Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin have made a significant mark in Olympic history by advancing to the gold medal game in mixed doubles curling, representing the U.S. in an unprecedented feat.
Located in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Province of Belluno, the Duluth duo achieved their milestone after a thrilling semifinal victory on Monday morning. Despite a setback earlier in the tournament where they lost to Italy during the round robin phase, Thiesse and Dropkin regrouped to triumph over the Italian team in the semifinals. This pivotal win secured Team USA’s place in the gold medal match, while Italy moved on to compete for bronze.
Their opponents in the final will be Sweden, who advanced after defeating Great Britain in the other semifinal matchup. This gold medal game holds great significance, as it presents the U.S. team with a chance to claim their first Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling, whether it be gold or silver.
The highly anticipated final will take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Central Time and will be broadcasted on USA Network. The excitement surrounding Team USA’s journey contributes to the ever-growing popularity of curling in the country, and fans are eagerly looking forward to this historic showdown.