Curling Olympic Medal Winners showcase one of winter sports’ most captivating competitions, dominated by Canada with 12 total medals (6 gold) and Sweden with 11 medals (4 gold).
From curling’s official debut in 1924 at Chamonix to Beijing 2022, this sport has produced legendary teams and unforgettable moments.
Mixed doubles joined the Olympic program in 2018, adding a new dimension to curling competition.
Complete Curling Olympic Medal Winners (1924-2022)
Curling debuted at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France (recognized officially in 2006), then returned as an official medal sport in 1998.
Men’s and women’s team events have been held at every Olympics since 1998. Mixed doubles was introduced in 2018.
Men’s Curling Team Medal Winners (1924-2022)
| Year | Host City | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Country |
| 1924 | Chamonix | Royal Caledonian Club | Swisshelp Club | Unknown | Great Britain |
| 1998 | Nagano | Switzerland (Patrick Hürlimann) | Canada (Mike Harris) | Norway (Pål Richard Trulsen) | Switzerland |
| 2002 | Salt Lake City | Canada (Kevin Martin) | Norway (Pal Richard Trulsen) | USA (Tim Somers) | Canada |
| 2006 | Turin | Canada (Brad Gushue) | Finland (Markku Uusipaavalniemi) | USA (Pete Fenson) | Canada |
| 2010 | Vancouver | Canada (Kevin Martin) | Norway (Thomas Ulsrud) | Switzerland (Ralph Stöckli) | Canada |
| 2014 | Sochi | Canada (Brad Jacobs) | Britain (David Murdoch) | Sweden (Niklas Edin) | Canada |
| 2018 | PyeongChang | USA (John Shuster) | Sweden (Niklas Edin) | Canada (Brad Gushue) | USA |
| 2022 | Beijing | Sweden (Niklas Edin) | Britain (Bruce Mouat) | Canada (Brad Gushue) | Sweden |
Women’s Curling Team Medal Winners (1998-2022)
| Year | Host City | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Country |
| 1998 | Nagano | Canada (Sandra Schmirler) | Denmark (Marianne Rasmussen) | Sweden (Anette Norberg) | Canada |
| 2002 | Salt Lake City | Britain (Rhona Martin) | Switzerland (Claudia Häusler) | Canada (Colleen Jones) | Great Britain |
| 2006 | Turin | Sweden (Anette Norberg) | Switzerland (Mirjam Ott) | Canada (Pat Ryan) | Sweden |
| 2010 | Vancouver | Sweden (Anette Norberg) | Japan (Yuki Tsuruga) | Canada (Stefanie Lawton) | Sweden |
| 2014 | Sochi | Canada (Jennifer Jones) | Sweden (Margaretha Sigfridsson) | Britain (Eve Muirhead) | Canada |
| 2018 | PyeongChang | Sweden (Anna Hasselborg) | Japan (Yumie Funayama) | Britain (Eve Muirhead) | Sweden |
| 2022 | Beijing | Japan (Sachie Yamamoto) | Switzerland (Binia Feltscher) | Canada (Kerri Einarson) | Japan |
Mixed Doubles Curling Medal Winners (2018-2022)
| Year | Host City | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Country |
| 2018 | PyeongChang | Canada (John Morris & Kaitlyn Lawes) | Switzerland (Jenny Perret & Martin Rios) | Italy (Stefania Constantini & Amos Mosaner) | Canada |
| 2022 | Beijing | Italy (Stefania Constantini & Amos Mosaner) | Norway (Kristin Skaslien & Magnus Nedregotten) | Sweden (Oskar Eriksson & Almida de Val) | Italy |
Most Decorated Curling Olympians
| Athlete | Country | Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| Anette Norberg | Sweden | Women’s Team | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| John Morris | Canada | Men’s Team / Mixed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Martin | Canada | Men’s Team | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Niklas Edin | Sweden | Men’s Team | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Brad Gushue | Canada | Men’s Team | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jennifer Jones | Canada | Women’s Team | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Shuster | USA | Men’s Team | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stefania Constantini | Italy | Mixed Doubles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amos Mosaner | Italy | Mixed Doubles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mirjam Ott | Switzerland | Women’s Team | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Curling Olympic Medals by Country (All-Time)
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Notable Teams |
| Canada | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | Kevin Martin (2002, 2010), Brad Gushue (2006), Jennifer Jones (2014), John Morris (Mixed Doubles 2018) |
| Sweden | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | Anette Norberg (1998, 2006, 2010), Niklas Edin (2022), Anna Hasselborg (2018) |
| Great Britain | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Rhona Martin (2002), Eve Muirhead appearances |
| USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | John Shuster (2018), Pete Fenson (2006 bronze) |
| Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Stefania Constantini & Amos Mosaner (Mixed Doubles 2022) |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Sachie Yamamoto (Women’s 2022) |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Patrick Hürlimann (1998), Mirjam Ott (2006, 2010) |
| Norway | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Pål Richard Trulsen, Thomas Ulsrud |
| Finland | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Markku Uusipaavalniemi (2006 silver) |
| Denmark | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Marianne Rasmussen (1998 silver) |
Curling Olympic Events & Medal Distribution
| Event | First Year | Gold Medals Awarded | Canada Golds | Sweden Golds | Other Leaders |
| Men’s Team | 1924 | 9 | 3 | 1 | USA (1), GB (1) |
| Women’s Team | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 3 | Japan (1), GB (1) |
| Mixed Doubles | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Italy (1) |
| TOTAL | — | 18 | 6 | 4 | — |
Curling Age Records & Notable Achievements
Youngest Olympic Gold Medalists:
- Stefania Constantini (Italy): 22 years old, Mixed Doubles, 2022
- John Morris (Canada): Won mixed doubles gold at age 41 (2018), oldest male curler to win gold
- Sandra Schmirler (Canada): Led Canadian women’s team to gold at age 32 (1998)
Historic Achievements:
- First undefeated team: Kevin Martin’s Canada men’s team won gold 2010 going 9-0
- Back-to-back champions: Anette Norberg’s Sweden won consecutive women’s golds (1998, 2006, 2010)
- USA’s breakthrough: John Shuster’s men’s team won first-ever Olympic curling gold for USA (2018)
- Great Britain’s return: Eve Muirhead led GB to women’s curling gold (2022) after 20-year drought
- Canada’s dominance: Only nation to medal at every men’s curling Olympics since 1998
FAQs
Who has won the most Olympic Curling medals?
Anette Norberg of Sweden holds the record with 4 Olympic medals (3 gold, 1 silver) in women’s curling across multiple Olympics. John Morris of Canada won 2 gold medals, including the inaugural mixed doubles event in 2018.
Which country dominates Olympic Curling?
Canada leads with 11 total Olympic medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) since curling returned to the official program in 1998. Sweden follows with 11 medals (4 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze), making these two nations the undisputed powerhouses of Olympic curling.
When did Curling first become an Olympic sport?
Curling debuted at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France, where Great Britain won gold. However, this was not officially recognized until 2006. Curling returned as an official medal sport in 1998 at Nagano, Japan.
What are the three Curling events at the Olympics?
Since 2018, curling has three Olympic disciplines: Men’s Team (4-person), Women’s Team (4-person), and Mixed Doubles (2-person). Mixed doubles was introduced at PyeongChang 2018, expanding the sport beyond traditional team formats.
Who won Curling gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?
Men’s Team: Sweden (Niklas Edin). Women’s Team: Japan (Sachie Yamamoto). Mixed Doubles: Italy (Stefania Constantini & Amos Mosaner). Italy won their first Olympic curling medal ever in mixed doubles.
Has Canada always dominated Olympic Curling?
Since curling’s return as an official sport in 1998, Canada has been the most successful nation. However, Sweden and Great Britain have broken through with major victories—Sweden winning women’s golds (1998, 2006, 2010, 2018) and Great Britain upset winning women’s gold in 2022.
What’s the age record for Olympic Curlers?
Youngest gold medalist: Stefania Constantini (Italy, 22 years old, Mixed Doubles 2022). Oldest medalist: John Morris (Canada, 41 years old, Mixed Doubles 2018). Curling’s nature rewards experience and consistency across age ranges.
Which nations have won Olympic Curling gold?
Only six nations have won Olympic curling gold: Canada (6), Sweden (4), Great Britain (1), USA (1), Japan (1), and Italy (1). Great Britain’s last gold was 2002; Italy’s only gold came in 2022 mixed doubles.
