17 Scots Represent Team GB at Winter Olympics
Seventeen Scottish athletes will represent Great Britain at the Winter Olympics. They will compete primarily in curling, a sport where the UK has previously excelled.
Men’s Curling Team
- Bruce Mouat: Lead player and a key contender for gold.
- Grant Hardie: Experienced player contributing to the team’s strength.
- Bobby Lammie: An integral part of the male curling squad.
- Hammy McMillan: Brings additional skill and strategy.
- Kyle Waddell: Serving as the alternate player.
Women’s Curling Team
- Rebecca Morrison: Member of the women’s curling lineup.
- Sophie Jackson: Playing alongside her teammates in the competition.
- Jennifer Dodds: A returning player from the previous Olympics.
- Sophie Sinclair: Part of the women’s roster aiming for success.
- Fay Henderson: Alternate player ready to step in if needed.
Mixed Curling Team
- Bruce Mouat: Competing in mixed events with his teammate.
- Jennifer Dodds: Partnering with Mouat in mixed curling.
Previous Olympic Performance
At the last Winter Olympics in Beijing, curling was the only sport from Great Britain to win medals. The men’s team, led by Mouat, secured a silver medal, while Eve Muirhead’s women’s team won gold.
Team Dynamics and Expectations
While Eve Muirhead no longer plays, she serves as the overall chef de mission for the team. Her former teammate, Dodds, continues to develop her skills as a key player in the women’s rink.
This year, the women’s team, referred to as “Jen and the kids,” enters with a mix of youth and inexperience. Although they may not be favorites, they could surprise and contend for a medal.
Mouat’s men’s team is anticipated to perform well, with high expectations for a gold medal. Anything less could be seen as a disappointment for the seasoned squad.
