Feb 22 β€’ 12:46 UTC πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden SVT Nyheter

Sweden wins Olympic gold in curling – beat Switzerland after drama

The Swedish curling team led by Anna Hasselborg secured their second Olympic gold medal by defeating Switzerland in a dramatic final match.

The Swedish women's curling team, led by Anna Hasselborg, achieved a remarkable victory at the Winter Olympics, claiming their second Olympic gold medal by defeating Switzerland in a nail-biting final in Pyeongchang. This gold adds to their previous achievements, which include a bronze medal from the Beijing 2022 Olympics and a gold medal from 2018, demonstrating their consistent excellence in the sport. Their victory ties them with the legendary Team Anette Norberg who won gold in 2006 and 2010, further solidifying Sweden's position as a dominant force in curling.

The final match was marked by intense competition, wherein the Swedish team quickly established an early lead, scoring two points in the first end. As the match progressed, Switzerland found their footing and managed to take a slight lead when Sweden could only score one point in the seventh end. However, the turning point came in the eighth end when Switzerland was poised to score two points but made a costly error, leading to a stolen point for Sweden instead. This misstep shifted the momentum back to the Swedish side, allowing them to enter the final end in a favorable position.

With the game on the line, Sweden had the hammer in the tenth end, and a brilliant shot from Agnes Knochenhauer secured the gold for the team. The commentator's excitement captured the moment's significance as they hailed it a 'golden stone' delivered when it mattered most. This victory not only signifies a high point for the team but also marks one of Sweden's best performances in Winter Olympics history, enhancing their legacy in curling and sports overall.

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