Team GB Curlers Beat Germany
Team GB's men's curlers defeated Germany 9-4 to move closer to a Winter Olympics semi-final spot. Led by Bruce Mouat, the reigning world champions have now won four of their opening five matches, putting them in strong position for medal contention as the tournament enters its decisive phase.
- The victory gives Great Britain a 4-2 win-loss record in the round-robin stage, placing them in a tie for third place with the United States. The top four teams out of the ten competing will advance to the semi-finals. - The British rink, skipped by Bruce Mouat, consists of the same four members who won the silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, and Hammy McMillan Jr. - In addition to being reigning world champions, Mouat's team has won four European championships and two world titles in 2023 and 2025. - The German team, skipped by Marc Muskatewitz, is making its Olympic debut. With this loss, their record stands at 2 wins and 3 losses, ranking them seventh in the standings. - While struggling in this tournament, the German team defeated Mouat's rink to win the 2024 European Championships. - Bruce Mouat also competed in the mixed doubles curling event with Jennifer Dodds, where they finished fourth. - Team GB's next matches in the round-robin tournament will be crucial for securing a spot in the semi-finals, which are scheduled to be played on Thursday, February 19th.
