Cory and Korey have become one of the highlights of Team USA early in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin secured U.S. Olympic history Monday with a stunning upset of hosts Italy in the curling mixed doubles semifinals. Italy entered as the reigning gold medalists, but will now have to compete for bronze.
Thiesse and Dropkin claimed gold together in the 2023 World Championships and can add to their collection with another strong performance in the gold-medal game.
So, has the U.S. ever won gold in the mixed doubles curling event? Here’s what to know and how to watch:
Cory Thiesse and Kory Dropkin discuss their friendship and the support of their hometown.
Has Team USA ever won gold in mixed doubles curling?
Mixed doubles in curling began in 2018. The U.S. did not podium in both 2018 and 2022, so Thiesse and Dropkin will make history after the final win or lose with either a gold or silver medal.
How many curling medals has Team USA won?
The first U.S. curling medal came in 2006, when the men’s team won bronze. The only other podium finish was in 2018, where the men’s team secured gold. The women’s team is still seeking its first medal.
When is the Thiesse-Dropkin mixed doubles curling gold-medal game?
Thiesse and Dropkin will compete for gold on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:05 p.m. ET/9:05 a.m. PT.
Who will Thiesse and Dropkin play in the mixed doubles curling gold-medal game?
Thiesse and Dropkin will face off against Sweden, who defeated Great Britain 9-3 in the other semifinal. Sweden won bronze in Beijing 2022 and will also improve its podium finish regardless of the result.
The Swedish team is formed by the brother-and-sister pair Rasmus and Isabella Wranå.
How to watch the Thiesse-Dropkin mixed doubles curling gold-medal game online, on TV
The gold-medal game will be broadcast on USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock.