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Swedish curling couple took gold from Americans with the last stone

The Swedish curling team won gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics by defeating the USA in a closely contested final.

The Swedish curling pair, Isabella Wrana and Rasmus Wrana, clinched the gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after a tense final match against the USA. The match was closely fought, with the Americans scoring first in the opening round. However, the Swedish team managed to take the lead by the end of the second round, and the match proceeded with alternating points in subsequent rounds, culminating in a 3:3 tie after the fifth round.

As the match progressed, both teams utilized power plays, with Sweden only managing to score one point in their power play. The Americans took the lead in the seventh round, aided by a crucial last stone that pushed the Swedish stone out of the scoring area, creating a 5:4 advantage for the USA. Heading into the final round, the Americans appeared to be in a strong position, but an error on their penultimate stone allowed the Swedish team to seize an opportunity and place three of their stones in the scoring zone.

In a dramatic conclusion, the Americans attempted to displace the Swedish stones, but Isabella Wrana's strategic shot cleared the American stone from the circle, giving Sweden the chance to secure their victory. This win not only marks a significant achievement for the Swedish team but also highlights the competitive spirit and nail-biting moments often seen in Olympic curling, where a final stone can change the outcome completely.

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