By Canadian Press

Canada wins bronze medal in men’s curling at Beijing Olympics

Feb 18, 2022 | 12:57 AM

BEIJING — Canada has won a bronze medal in men’s curling at the Beijing Olympics.

Brad Gushue defeated American John Shuster 8-5 in the third-place game at the Ice Cube.

The St. John’s skip lost to Sweden’s Niklas Edin in the semifinal a day earlier.

Gushue and third Mark Nichols won gold at the Turin Games in 2006.

It’s the first Olympic medal for second Brett Gallant and lead Geoff Walker.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 18, 2022.

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