Britain's curling mixed doubles duo kept their perfect winning record intact after a thrilling 8-7 victory over the Czech Republic at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Brits, consisting of John Shiel and Anna Sloan, faced off against Jan Koblitzka and Daphny van den Maagdenberg in a match that was far from over. Despite trailing by one with just two stones left to throw, Team GB pulled off an incredible comeback, ultimately securing the win.
The Czechs' frantic final stone saw their skip rush towards the free guard zone, but John Shiel calmly lifted his stone to block the shot, securing the winning point for Britain.
"It was a very tough match, and we were really tested by the Czechs," Anna Sloan said in a post-match interview. "But we worked together as a team and trusted each other to make the right shots."
The win keeps Team GB's perfect start in the curling mixed doubles competition, with their next match scheduled for later today.
For now, Shiel and Sloan will bask in the glory of another impressive victory, putting them firmly at the top of the standings.
The Brits, consisting of John Shiel and Anna Sloan, faced off against Jan Koblitzka and Daphny van den Maagdenberg in a match that was far from over. Despite trailing by one with just two stones left to throw, Team GB pulled off an incredible comeback, ultimately securing the win.
The Czechs' frantic final stone saw their skip rush towards the free guard zone, but John Shiel calmly lifted his stone to block the shot, securing the winning point for Britain.
"It was a very tough match, and we were really tested by the Czechs," Anna Sloan said in a post-match interview. "But we worked together as a team and trusted each other to make the right shots."
The win keeps Team GB's perfect start in the curling mixed doubles competition, with their next match scheduled for later today.
For now, Shiel and Sloan will bask in the glory of another impressive victory, putting them firmly at the top of the standings.
they're on fire right now! 8-7 is a crazy comeback score and john shiel's block shot was INSANE 
i love how the team worked together to pull off that win. it's amazing to see them stay on top of their game after that intense match against czech republic 
Anyway, congrats to Team GB for keeping their winning streak going. Can't wait to see what other excitement this Olympics has in store (yawn).
OMG what a game!!! I'm on the edge of my seat thinking about those last two stones! 
The Czechs had them beat for sure but John Shiel's block shot was pure magic 
Anna Sloan's calmness under pressure is honestly giving me life 
. Team GB is looking solid in this comp so far and I'm loving their teamwork vibes 
! Keep rocking it, guys! 
! I'm beyond proud of John & Anna for their amazing comeback win 
! That last stone block was pure genius 
- I mean who blocks a shot in the final seconds? Genius, that's who! 
Can't wait to see what's next for them at the Olympics! 
Keep up the fantastic work, Team GB! 
. But what's beautiful is that Team GB didn't give up! They kept pushing forward, working together as a team, just like Anna Sloan said 
. It's all about trust and believing in each other to make the right moves. And let me tell you, it paid off 
! Sometimes we gotta dig deep, stay calm under pressure, and lift that stone to block the shot 
. It's a reminder that with determination, hard work, and teamwork, we can overcome any obstacle 
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, but Shiel's block shot was pure genius 
. what's the real prize here? just a bunch of medals and bragging rights, right?
they work so well together it's like they're meant to be 
but seriously, those Brits are like the underdog story champs 
i mean, I'd love to see more coverage on mixed doubles curling tho 
it's actually kinda cool how Shiel & Sloan work together as a team 
but those guys were on fire 
team gb is killing it in this comp right now 
, but what about teamwork? Anna Sloan's saying they worked together, but is that really a reflection of Team GB's overall strategy? Are they putting too much pressure on their own team members by emphasizing individual wins? It's like, what's the balance between going for gold and developing a cohesive game plan? 
can you believe it?! 
. It's great to see them killing the game and putting GB top of the standings! But let's be real, Olympics are all about more than just winning... it's about promoting unity and coming together as a nation 
