Canada finishes sixth at mixed doubles curling worlds, but Olympic spot clinched

By Canadian Press on May 2, 2025.

FREDERICTON — Canada has finished sixth at the world mixed doubles curling championship after losses to Estonia and the United States.

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant of Chestermere, Alta., were knocked out of medal contention after a 7-5 loss to Estonia in Friday’s playoff qualifier and then lost to the U.S. 8-4.

Estonia lost to Italy 7-6 in the semifinals and Scotland beat Australia 9-6.

The medal games are set for Saturday.

Combined results from this year’s event and the 2024 world playdowns determine the seven countries that will join host Italy at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. Canada’s top-six finish in Fredericton, along with last year’s fifth-place showing in Oestersund, Sweden, secures the country a spot in the Olympic field.

The final two spots in the 10-team field will be decided at the Olympic Qualifying Event this December in Kelowna, B.C.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2, 2025.

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