Brad Jacobs captained Canada to Olympic men's curling gold, their first since 2014, following a hard-fought 9-6 victory over Great Britain. The win marks Jacobs' second gold medal, with teammates Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert also securing their second Olympic titles.
This triumphant end to the tournament follows a period of intense media scrutiny for the Canadian team after an accusation of cheating from Sweden during a round-robin game. The victory adds to Canada's impressive Olympic curling legacy, marking their fourth men's gold and seventh overall.
For the British team, led by skip Bruce Mouat, the silver medal represents a second-place finish at consecutive Olympic Games, mirroring their result from Beijing four years prior. Despite entering the Games as favorites, having achieved a historic four Grand Slam wins in the 2024-25 season and the 2025 world championship, they were unable to secure the top spot.
Mouat expressed his disappointment, stating, "I'm just a bit in shock because I felt we were the better team there." He highlighted the overwhelming support from fans and the potential to inspire future generations to take up the sport.
The decisive moment came in the ninth end. With Britain facing pressure after a couple of missed shots, Canada capitalized, securing a crucial three points. This lead proved insurmountable, with Jacobs ultimately sealing the win.
Switzerland claimed the bronze medal with a dominant 9-1 victory over Norway.