Team USA Makes History With First Ever Mixed-Doubles Curling Medal
Summary
Team USA made history by winning its first-ever Olympic mixed-doubles curling medal, securing a silver after playing against Sweden. Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse represented the U.S., with Thiesse becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal.Key Facts
- Team USA won its first mixed-doubles curling medal at the Olympics, earning silver.
- The match against Sweden ended with a score of 6-5.
- Cory Thiesse is the first American woman to receive an Olympic curling medal.
- Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse were teammates in this event.
- Thiesse will compete again as part of the women's curling team.
- The pair became a team after Dropkin invited Thiesse for a drink and asked her to partner in mixed-doubles.
- Both athletes previously attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and have been friends for a long time.
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