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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Anita Chambers

EXPLAINED: Great britain settle for silver after defeat to canada in men s curling - The Real Truth

(left to right) Great Britain’s Kyle Waddell, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie, Grant Hardie and Bruce Mouat receive their silver medals (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Wire)

Britain’s men’s curling team had to settle for a silver medal after losing 6-9 to Canada in the Olympic final in Cortina.

Bruce Mouat’s side had only made the semi-final cut by virtue of other results falling in their favour, with their place confirmed just hours before Thursday night’s 8-5 victory against Switzerland.

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