Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat left heartbroken after missing out on a second Olympic medal, as Team GB's hopes for bronze in the curling mixed doubles event slipped away from them.
Their loss to hosts Italy in the bronze medal game was a crushing blow, with the duo admitting that their disappointment is nothing new. This is not the first time they've been denied a medal at the Olympics - four years ago, they fell short of taking bronze in Beijing, leaving them once again to ponder what could have been.
"It hurts," Mouat said, his voice laced with frustration and disappointment. "We gave it our all, but sometimes things just don't go your way."
Dodds echoed his sentiments, adding that their loss was a harsh reminder that the Olympics are a cruel mistress. Despite their best efforts, they couldn't quite catch the medal they craved.
The pair's Olympic journey has been marked by moments of triumph and tragedy. While they've had some remarkable wins on the ice, they've also known the pain of coming so close only to fall short. For Mouat and Dodds, this latest disappointment will be a tough pill to swallow, but they're determined to bounce back stronger than ever.
As the curtain falls on another Olympics for Team GB's curling duo, one thing is certain: Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat will return to the ice next winter, hungrier than ever for that elusive medal.
Their loss to hosts Italy in the bronze medal game was a crushing blow, with the duo admitting that their disappointment is nothing new. This is not the first time they've been denied a medal at the Olympics - four years ago, they fell short of taking bronze in Beijing, leaving them once again to ponder what could have been.
"It hurts," Mouat said, his voice laced with frustration and disappointment. "We gave it our all, but sometimes things just don't go your way."
Dodds echoed his sentiments, adding that their loss was a harsh reminder that the Olympics are a cruel mistress. Despite their best efforts, they couldn't quite catch the medal they craved.
The pair's Olympic journey has been marked by moments of triumph and tragedy. While they've had some remarkable wins on the ice, they've also known the pain of coming so close only to fall short. For Mouat and Dodds, this latest disappointment will be a tough pill to swallow, but they're determined to bounce back stronger than ever.
As the curtain falls on another Olympics for Team GB's curling duo, one thing is certain: Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat will return to the ice next winter, hungrier than ever for that elusive medal.
️ team gb's curling mixed doubles event was really unlucky - they were this close to taking bronze but it slipped through their fingers 
those two are literally heartbroken right now... been there four years ago in beijing, they were so close but didn't take the bronze 
and now they'll have to wait till next year to try again... already saying they'll come back hungrier than ever tho 
, they've worked so hard and always give it their all, but sometimes it just doesn't go your way... 
I know how frustrating it must be to get close and then have it slip away from you, it's like you're right there on the edge of something amazing, but it's just out of reach 
... I mean, can you even imagine how heartbreaking it must be to come so close and yet fall short? Again! 
They've been there before, four years ago, and now they're facing this pain all over again. It's like the Olympics are playing some cruel joke on them, leaving them with this bittersweet feeling of "what ifs" 
... sometimes you gotta give it up, even when you've given it everything.
what a bummer! I feel bad for Jen & Bruce, they've been so close yet so far four years ago too... it's like, can't they catch a break?! 
still, you gotta respect 'em for keepin' on, determinated to come back even hungrier next time 
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at least they're being real about how tough it is to deal with the loss and acknowledging that sometimes things don't go your way 
what's crazy is they keep showing up on the ice year after year and that shows they're passionate and dedicated 
so yeah, i'm sure they'll be back stronger than ever in 2026 
! Curling is such a precise sport, one mistake can cost you so much and it looks like they just got unlucky on that last shot 
. Still, props to them for not giving up, that takes a lot of guts 
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. The Olympics are a cruel mistress, indeed 
. Jen and Bruce are total pros, but even the best can have off days 
. They'll bounce back from this, though - that's what athletes do, right?