The last curling gold medal went to the Swedish women's team
The Swedish women's curling team secured the final gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after a tightly contested final against Switzerland, winning 6-5.
The Swedish women's curling team triumphed in a thrilling final at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, claiming the last gold medal awarded in curling. They faced Switzerland and after a closely-fought match, secured a 6-5 victory. The match saw Sweden initially leading 2-0 after the first end and 3-1 after the sixth end, but Switzerland managed to equalize, making the final ends intensely competitive.
In the decisive tenth end, Sweden leveraged the advantage of the last stone and Captain Anna Hasselborg delivered a match-winning last stone that eliminated the Swiss, ensuring the gold medal for her team. This victory marked Hasselborg's second Olympic gold, having previously won in Pyeongchang and earning a silver medal in Beijing 2022, showcasing her continued dominance in the sport.
The victory also highlighted Sweden's strength in women's curling, as they won seven out of nine matches during the tournament and defeated strong competitors like Canada in the semifinals. Their success underscores the team's exceptional performance throughout the games and their status as a leading force in international curling.