USA Secures Historic First Olympic Win Against Canada at Milano Cortina 2026
The United States women’s curling team made history by securing their first-ever Olympic victory against Canada during the Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026. The intense match took place in the third round-robin session, where the Americans triumphed with a score of 9-8.
Match Highlights
In the opening end, both teams started cautiously, resulting in no points. Canada’s skip, Rachel Homan, drew first blood by scoring two points in the second end. The Americans quickly retaliated with a single point in the third, thanks to a precise shot by their skip, Tabitha Peterson.
The game remained competitive, with the teams trading points. By the fourth end, the Americans managed to level the score at 2-2 when Homan failed to execute a double take-out. Following a tense back-and-forth, Canada led 3-2 at halftime.
Decisive Moments
- Sixth End: America surged ahead by scoring four points, establishing a 6-3 lead.
- Seventh End: Canada closed the gap with two points, bringing the score to 6-5.
- Eighth End: The Americans responded with one point, increasing their lead to 7-5.
- Ninth End: Homan’s strategic play for three points gave Canada an 8-7 lead.
- Tenth End: Peterson executed a crucial draw, clinching the game with a final score of 9-8.
After the match, Peterson expressed her excitement, stating, “We’re quite thrilled! It was a good game; it was a good battle.” She credited her team’s ability to capitalize on Canada’s mistakes as a significant factor in their success.
Current Standings
This monumental win places the United States in third position in the standings, tied with Korea at two wins and one loss. Switzerland and Sweden are leading the competition, with Switzerland maintaining an unbeaten record.
As the round-robin phase continues, the American team looks forward to building on their historic victory. The upcoming matches will be crucial as they strive for a high placement in the final standings.
