Russian curling duo Alexander Krushelnitskiy and Anastasia Bryzgalova have made history as they secured Russia’s first ever Olympic medal in the sport, claiming a bronze with a 8-4 win over Norway.
The mixed doubles, where each team consists of a male and a female athlete, is making its debut at the Olympics this year. The Russian pair have already won two world championships, in 2010 and 2016, since the International Curling Federation introduced the discipline into the circuit in 2008.
On Monday, Bryzgalova and Krushelnitskiy, both aged 25, failed to clinch a spot in the finals after losing a dramatic game to the reigning world champions Jenny Perret and Martin Rios from Switzerland, 5 to 7.
The Swiss team is now heading for a faceoff with Canadians John Morris and Kaitlyn Lawes, who are both Olympic gold medalists.
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