Swedish Siblings Wranå Win Historic Mixed Curling Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

Sweden clinched its first Olympic gold medal in mixed curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics in a thrilling final against the USA. The victory, which marked Sweden’s third gold medal of these Games, was secured by the Wranå siblings, Isabella and Rasmus, in an intensely competitive match that ended 6-5.

In the final, Team USA had built up a two-point lead late in the game, 5-4, raising the stakes for Sweden who held the last stone. In an extraordinary last play, Isabella Wranå executed a decisive stone that removed the American’s best stone, allowing Sweden to score two points and seize victory outright. Rasmus Wranå described the moment as "incredible," while Isabella expressed being "speechless" but confident under pressure.

The match was marked by dramatic swings, with Sweden trailing before an impressive comeback in the eighth end and the USA threatening to steal points throughout. The siblings’ composure and skill under duress captured national attention.

The win sparked a wave of pride and celebration across Sweden, with iconic footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic publicly congratulating the duo on Instagram, exclaiming "Lets goooo!" Zlatan’s message highlighted the growing curling fever in Sweden following the Wranå siblings’ rise to national prominence during the Games. Isabella reacted with surprise and delight upon learning that Zlatan watched their final, saying, "Oh my god, so jäkla häftigt!"

Family members also voiced their joy, with father Mats Wranå calling the achievement "completely incredible" and the biggest moment they've experienced. Isabella’s boyfriend expressed being overcome by emotion and pride over the historic gold.

This Olympic gold medal adds to Rasmus Wranå’s impressive curling career, following his 2022 team curling gold, and contributes to Sweden’s growing legacy in winter sports, highlighted by multiple golds at these Olympics. The dramatic final against the USA and the siblings’ remarkable final shot are now etched in Swedish sporting history.