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Canada's Curling Team Claims Olympic Gold Amid Controversy

2/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Brad Jacobs, skip of Canada's men's curling team, led them to Olympic gold at Milano Cortina 2026 by defeating Great Britain 9-6.
The victory gives Canada its first Olympic men's curling gold since 2014 and marks Jacobs' second career gold.
In the ninth end, Canada scored three points to cement the lead.
The tournament was overshadowed by earlier cheating allegations against Canadian Marc Kennedy, adding tension.

History

Historical Context

Canada has established a strong legacy in curling, winning multiple Olympic medals since the sport's return to the Winter Games in 1998. In 2014, Brad Jacobs led Canada to gold in Sochi, and he continued this success by winning again in 2026. This ongoing dominance highlights Canada's status as a powerhouse in curling, despite facing controversies like cheating allegations involving teammate Marc Kennedy.

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Story summary

Brad Jacobs, skip of Canada's men's curling team, led them to Olympic gold at Milano Cortina 2026 by defeating Great Britain 9-6.
The victory gives Canada its first Olympic men's curling gold since 2014 and marks Jacobs' second career gold.
In the ninth end, Canada scored three points to cement the lead.
The tournament was overshadowed by earlier cheating allegations against Canadian Marc Kennedy, adding tension.

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