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Team GB Undefeated: Three Wins at Winter Olympics

2/8/2026

Summary

Team GB Dominates

Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds of Team GB opened the Winter Olympics in Cortina with three straight wins, including an 8-7 victory over Czechia.
They previously defeated Norway 8-6 and Estonia 10-5, keeping Team GB undefeated.
Dodds praised the performance and noted the Olympic schedule’s intensity.
Canada lost to Team GB, while Mouat noted the venue’s atmosphere and Italian crowd, and the pair will next face Sweden and Korea.

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Team GB Helmet Ruling

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation’s ruling, denying the British skeleton team use of an aerodynamic helmet at the Cortina Olympics.
The helmet’s rear protrusion renders it illegal.
Natalie Dunman, Team GB performance director, says preparations won’t be affected.
World champion Matt Weston (skeleton racer) and Marcus Wyatt (skeleton racer) will revert to previous helmets as they pursue medals starting February 12, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics, held in Turin, Italy, from February 10 to 26, featured 2,508 athletes from 80 nations competing in 84 events across 15 disciplines. This marked Italy's second time hosting the Winter Games, following Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956. The event highlighted the evolution of Olympic sports, introducing new events like snowboard cross, while also setting the stage for Canada's preparations for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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Team GB Dominates

Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds of Team GB opened the Winter Olympics in Cortina with three straight wins, including an 8-7 victory over Czechia.
They previously defeated Norway 8-6 and Estonia 10-5, keeping Team GB undefeated.
Dodds praised the performance and noted the Olympic schedule’s intensity.
Canada lost to Team GB, while Mouat noted the venue’s atmosphere and Italian crowd, and the pair will next face Sweden and Korea.

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