Deafening chants and cheers erupted as Thiesse delivered a final shot—the "hammer"—to score two points in the last frame and secure the victory, guaranteeing Team USA’s first-ever Olympic medal in Mixed Doubles curling.
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Who Are Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin? From 9-to-5s in Minnesota to Olympic History Makers
When their respective teams did not make it to the Beijing Olympics, Dropkin invited Thiesse out for a drink. But the topic was not dating; it was curling! He asked if she'd curl mixed doubles with him, and she immediately said yes. One year later, they were World Champions—and today, they became Olympic medalists!
Dropkin joked, "Truly, I was just looking for someone that had the same name as me. It worked pretty well."
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Cory Thiesse: The Lab Tech
Before heading to her full-time job, Thiesse hits the ice for early morning training sessions.Photo by IOC on Getty Images
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Korey Dropkin: The Realtor
Dropkin celebrates after their historical win at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.Photo by Andrew Milligan - PA Images on Getty Images
Whether it's figure skating or curling, the number one question fans ask during every mixed doubles event is: “Are they a couple in real life?” It's always a fair question, but in this pair's case, the answer is a definitive no. Cory is married to Sam Thiesse, a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Duluth, while Dropkin is engaged to Gabby Tachis.
When is the Team USA vs. Sweden Curling Final?
The match will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:05 p.m. ET at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.
How to Watch and Stream the Curling Mixed Doubles Final
Live Stream: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Sports app.Cable TV: USA NetworkUp next: How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Live—With or Without Cable
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