British curling duo Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat have once again expressed their disappointment after missing out on a medal at the Olympics. This time, it was Italy that edged them out in the curling mixed doubles bronze medal game, leaving them to rue another heartbreak.
The 36-year-old Olympic pair are no strangers to disappointment, having missed out on bronze at Beijing four years ago. Their loss to Italy marked their second Olympic defeat in a row, with Dodds and Mouat describing it as "hurtful".
Dodds, who is competing in her third Olympics, said: "It hurts. You always want to finish higher than you did before." Mouat added that the experience had left him feeling "disappointed" again.
The pair will now look to draw on their disappointment and use it as motivation for future competitions. Their Olympic campaign may not have ended with a medal, but they remain one of Britain's most talented curling teams.
Their loss was a blow to the British team, which had been hoping to secure another medal in the sport. The result marked a disappointing end to an otherwise impressive Olympics for Team GB, who won four medals overall.
The disappointment will be all the more poignant for Dodds and Mouat, who will now have to wait until 2030 for their next Olympic appearance. They will return to competition refreshed and determined to make up for lost time, as they look to bring home a medal for Britain in the years to come.
The 36-year-old Olympic pair are no strangers to disappointment, having missed out on bronze at Beijing four years ago. Their loss to Italy marked their second Olympic defeat in a row, with Dodds and Mouat describing it as "hurtful".
Dodds, who is competing in her third Olympics, said: "It hurts. You always want to finish higher than you did before." Mouat added that the experience had left him feeling "disappointed" again.
The pair will now look to draw on their disappointment and use it as motivation for future competitions. Their Olympic campaign may not have ended with a medal, but they remain one of Britain's most talented curling teams.
Their loss was a blow to the British team, which had been hoping to secure another medal in the sport. The result marked a disappointing end to an otherwise impressive Olympics for Team GB, who won four medals overall.
The disappointment will be all the more poignant for Dodds and Mouat, who will now have to wait until 2030 for their next Olympic appearance. They will return to competition refreshed and determined to make up for lost time, as they look to bring home a medal for Britain in the years to come.
I feel so bad for them, it's like they're stuck in some kinda sports curse 
! Two Olympics in a row, missing out on medals... it's got to be tough mentally. They're one of Britain's top curling teams, but just can't seem to catch a break 
. I guess that's what makes this loss so hurtful - they were really counting on bringing home some medals for the UK 
. The wait till 2030 will have to be tough, but I'm sure they'll come back stronger 
! Maybe they can even get some inspiration from their Olympic rivals and take them down next time 
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Curling is such a small sport but it takes so much mental toughness to compete at that level... I feel bad for Jen and Bruce, missing out on another medal 
. It's like they're always just one step behind, you know? 
But honestly, their sportsmanship and determination are what matter most - they'll bounce back from this and come even stronger 
! Can't wait to see them at the 2030 Olympics and hopefully bring home that gold for Britain 
. I feel like they need a break, 4 yrs is long time 
, but at least they'll come back stronger 
. And honestly, it's not all bad news, 4 medals isn't shabby for one sport 
. Let's see them get that gold next time! 
, missing out on that bronze medal again is just heartbreaking 
. One minute you're on top of the world, the next you're watching others take your place on the podium 
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. Four years ago they were so close to bronze, now Italy has taken that spot from them 
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. The British team needs these guys right now, and I know they'll keep pushing themselves to bring home that elusive medal 
and i love how they're already looking forward to 2030 & making up for lost time - that determination is AMAZING 
. They've got each other, and that's what matters most 
. I'm sure they'll bounce back from this, stronger & more determined than ever 
I feel bad for them, man... curling's such an intense sport! 
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The British team overall had an amazing Olympics, four medals is no joke 
. Maybe Jen and Bruce just need a break or something to clear their heads before the next games?
and bring home that gold 
... the Olympics are such a cruel sport sometimes.
. Anyway, they'll regroup and come back stronger, that's what matters 
it was def Italy's day tho 
anyway its all good cuz Jen & Bruce are gonna bounce back and crush it at the next Olympics 
they're still one of the best curling teams out there so im hyped for them 
. Jen and Bruce are an awesome team and I'm sure they'll take this disappointment as a chance to recharge and come back stronger 
... but it's how we respond to those moments that matters - do we let them break us or use them to fuel our passions? I think Jen & Bruce are gonna be just fine 
! It's like they're stuck in a movie where you know what's gonna happen at the end - letdown 
. Britain's got talented teams, let's keep supporting them 
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. But you know what? I think that's actually a good thing - all that heartache can fuel their determination to come back even stronger 
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