Key Highlights
- Team GB’s Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds retain 100% record after Czech Republic match.
- Mouat and Dodds move into commanding position in mixed doubles curling.
- Czechs showed potential but mistakes cost them victory, according to Dodds.
- Txema Mazet-Brown placed 21st in big air qualifying at Livigno Snow Park.
Team GB’s Persistent Victory Streak Continues
Cortina, Italy, February 5, 2026 – Team Great Britain’s mixed doubles curling duo of Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds continued their winning ways on the winter stage. After a tough fight against an inexperienced Czech Republic team, GB emerged victorious with a score of 8-7, maintaining their perfect record at the Winter Olympics.
It wasn’t easy for the Scottish pair, who had to overcome some early mistakes from their opponents. Dodds, known for her consistent performance so far, told BBC Sport: “You have to win ugly sometimes. It got a bit nervy at some points, so it was a bit of a relief.” The Czechs, playing beyond their years on the outside rink, kept GB under pressure but ultimately fell short.
Pressure Builds for Mixed Doubles Curling
The victory against the Czechs puts Mouat and Dodds in an advantageous position. With only three matches played, they are already halfway to securing a spot in Monday’s semi-finals, where six victories out of nine could be enough. This early success is not lost on Mouat, who acknowledged his need to perform better: “We’re exactly where we wanted to be at this stage but I’ve got some tough games in which I need to help Jen out a bit by performing better.” The Scottish skip admitted that the ice conditions were manageable but highlighted his own struggles.
Mouat’s comments hint at the challenges mixed doubles curling presents, with the need for both precision and teamwork. The duo will face Sweden and South Korea in upcoming matches, live on BBC.
Young Talent Showcases at Livigno Snow Park
While Team GB was securing their third consecutive win in Cortina, young snowboarder Txema Mazet-Brown was making his Olympic debut at the Livigno Snow Park. The 19-year-old placed 21st with a score of 151.75 in big air qualifying. Despite not advancing to Saturday’s final, Mazet-Brown expressed satisfaction: “I’m happy with the riding; it could have been better with the cleanliness of one run but not bad overall.” The athlete admitted to feeling nervous standing on such an important stage but was proud of his performance.
Mazet-Brown is set to return to action in slopestyle qualifying, where he says he feels more prepared. “I came to Italy more ready for this event,” he shared with BBC Sport.
The young Spaniard’s debut marks the beginning of a new chapter in Team GB’s Winter Olympics journey.
The day-by-day guide indicates that Mazet-Brown will be back on February 16th for slopestyle qualifying, where his preparation and skills will be put to further test. As the Winter Olympics progresses, the spotlight remains firmly on both established champions and emerging talents like Mazet-Brown as they vie for glory in their respective disciplines.
Stay tuned for more updates from the 2026 Winter Olympics, with key matches and performances shaping the narrative of this exciting event.
