Winter Olympics 2026: Curling Gold Hopefuls Dodds & Mouat
- Jennifer Dodds is set to chase a second consecutive Winter Olympic gold medal as Team GB officially confirmed its curling teams for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games.
- Mouat, alongside teammates Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, and Hammy McMillan Jr.,faced a narrow defeat against Sweden in the 2022 final.
- Dodds, who previously partnered with Eve muirhead, Vicky Wright, and Hailey Duff in Beijing to secure Britain's first curling gold in 20 years, will compete with a revised...
Team GB‘s curling teams are set for the 2026 Winter Olympics! Jennifer Dodds aims for a repeat gold, leading a revamped team, while Bruce Mouat and his rink are hungry for victory after thier silver medal finish. These determined athletes are gearing up for the Milan-Cortina games, reflecting on past performances and strategizing for the future. Mouat’s team, boasting World and European Championship titles, is a strong contender, adding to the excitement. Dodds emphasizes team progress and new dynamics. News Directory 3 brings you exclusive updates on the Scottish and British curling teams’ journeys. Discover their preparations and ambitions. What will the ice reveal in 2026?
Team GB Names Curling Teams for 2026 Winter Olympics
Updated June 27, 2025
Jennifer Dodds is set to chase a second consecutive Winter Olympic gold medal as Team GB officially confirmed its curling teams for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games. the announcement also included Bruce Mouat and his rink, who are determined to improve upon their silver medal performance from the previous Olympics. Both teams are focused on their Olympic role and achieving peak performance.
Mouat, alongside teammates Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie, and Hammy McMillan Jr.,faced a narrow defeat against Sweden in the 2022 final. They are determined to secure the gold this time around. The team’s experience and recent wins position them as strong contenders for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Dodds, who previously partnered with Eve muirhead, Vicky Wright, and Hailey Duff in Beijing to secure Britain’s first curling gold in 20 years, will compete with a revised team. Rebecca Morrison, Sophie sinclair, and skip Sophie Jackson will join her. The new team dynamic brings fresh energy and strategic adjustments to their Olympic campaign.
“Winning gold last time was a dream come true, so I’m excited to get back there, obviously with a new team,” Dodds said.
Dodds emphasized the team’s progress. “We’ve been building a lot over the last couple of seasons and I’m excited to see where the trajectory of our performance can go over the next eight months,” she said.She also highlighted the importance of teamwork and communication within the new lineup.
Mouat’s Scottish rink recently secured their second World Championship gold and boasts four European Championship titles. The Edinburgh-based curler is eager to add an Olympic gold medal to their impressive list of achievements. The team’s consistent success underscores their potential for Olympic glory.
“We were close last time,” Mouat said. “It came down to a matter of centimeters in the final.It was tough at the time but we’ve really bounced back and got our two world championships and now we’ve got 10 Grand Slam titles, so we have a lot of momentum.”
What’s next
Both the women’s and men’s curling teams will continue their training and competition schedule leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics, aiming to fine-tune their strategies and build team cohesion for peak performance in Italy.