who won gold in women's curling 2026
Sweden won the gold medal in women’s curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics, defeating Switzerland 6–5 in the final.
Quick Scoop: Women’s Curling Gold 2026
- Gold medal: Sweden 🇸🇪 (skip Anna Hasselborg)
- Silver medal: Switzerland 🇨🇭
- Bronze medal: Canada 🇨🇦, after beating the United States 10–7 in the bronze game.
- Final score: Sweden 6 – 5 Switzerland in a tense last-end finish.
- Venue & date: Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Italy, gold medal game on 22 February 2026.
How the Final Played Out
- Sweden and Switzerland went back and forth, with Sweden building a narrow lead through precise shot-making and stealing an end late in the game.
- Switzerland clawed back with two points in the ninth end to tie it 5–5, setting up a dramatic tenth end.
- With last stone (the hammer), Hasselborg played a precise hit-and-stick on her final rock to score a single and secure the 6–5 victory.
Why This Win Matters
- This gold is Sweden’s fourth Olympic title in women’s curling and extends their streak to six consecutive Olympic medals in the event.
- For Anna Hasselborg, it adds another Olympic gold to her collection after PyeongChang 2018 (gold) and Beijing 2022 (bronze), underlining her status as one of the sport’s modern greats.
At-a-Glance Medal Table (Women’s Curling 2026)
| Medal | Country | Notable details |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Sweden 🇸🇪 | Beat Switzerland 6–5 in the final; skipped by Anna Hasselborg. | [3][5][7]
| Silver | Switzerland 🇨🇭 | Reached the final after semi-final win over USA. | [1][7]
| Bronze | Canada 🇨🇦 | Defeated USA 10–7 in the bronze medal game. | [5][7]