Italy in curling wins bronze: defeats Great Britain in mixed doubles
Italy secures a bronze medal in mixed doubles curling at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after defeating Great Britain.
Italy has won its second medal of the day at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner claiming a bronze in mixed doubles curling by defeating Great Britain 5-3 in the third-place playoff. This victory brings Italy's medal tally to 11, consisting of two golds, two silvers, and seven bronzes. Constantini, who had the additional pleasure of competing in her home region of Cortina, contributed to this achievement, celebrating a significant moment for Italian curling.
Following the disappointment of their semifinal loss against the United States, Constantini and Mosaner displayed a more focused and effective performance against their counterparts from Scotland, Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat, who compete under the British flag. The match began positively for the Italians, taking the first stone and exhibiting strong strategic play, which allowed them to maintain control throughout the game. The victory not only highlights the skill of the Italian curlers but also signifies the resilience and determination of the team to bounce back from earlier setbacks.
With this win in mixed doubles alongside medals from other disciplines such as short track, Italy has matched its previous Olympic performance in Beijing 2022 by achieving medals across eight different sports. This diversity in success showcases the depth of athletic talent in Italy and sets a promising tone for the remaining events in the ongoing Olympics, underscoring Italy's potential for even greater achievements as the games progress.