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Winter Olympics 2022 - Finland beat Switzerland to take second successive Olympic bronze medal

After being thrashed 10-3 by Canada in the semi-finals, Switzerland arrived at the bronze medal aiming to be stronger in defence against a Finnish side who were beaten 4-1 by defending champions USA. The match started in a tense fashion, with both sides easing their way into the game, but things soon livened up with Finland defender Nelli Laitinen forced off after feeling the full impact of a high stick, which was not penalised by the referees.

Canada looks for revenge against United States in Olympic final

For the fourth Olympics in a row, it comes down to Canada and the United States for gold in women’s hockey.

Winter Olympics 2022 - Qi Guangpu wins gold in tense, error-strewn men's aerials final

China’s dominance of the individual aerials in Beijing has been confirmed, with Qi Guangpu winning the men’s event, after his compatriot Xu Mengtao took the women’s title. Twelve athletes started the final at the Genting Snow Park, with Guangpu Qi and his team-mate, Zongyang Jia, arriving as the early favourites having made it through as the best two qualifiers.

Team GB Halfpipe qualifier Zoe Atkin - everything you need to know

It has been a disappointing Olympic Winter Games for Great Britain, but Zoe Atkin is among the athletes looking to make their mark at Beijing 2022.

JUEGOS DE INVIERNO La estrella de rock del curling: melena, bigote, tatuajes, gorro verde y Nike customizadas

Larga melena al viento, bigote a lo 'Super Mario Bros', brazo tatuado y en sus pies unas Nike diseñadas y customizadas por el mito del skate P-Rod (patinador, actor, rapero y artista con ocho medallas, cuatro de oro en los X-Games) que han sido personalizadas específicamente para el curling con una adherencia especial en una suela y un deslizador en la otra. Matt Hamilton (32 años) es la estrella del rock de este deporte por su apariencia cool, calzar unas zapatillas que contrastan con los zapatos negros del resto de jugadores… y porque es bronce mundial en 2016 y campeón olímpico en PyeongChang 2018 junto a sus compañeros del cuarteto estadounidense, hito que están intentando reeditar en los Juegos de Pekín.

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Winter Olympics 2022 - Finland beat Switzerland to take second successive Olympic bronze medal

Canada looks for revenge against United States in Olympic final

Winter Olympics 2022 - Qi Guangpu wins gold in tense, error-strewn men's aerials final

Team GB Halfpipe qualifier Zoe Atkin - everything you need to know

JUEGOS DE INVIERNO La estrella de rock del curling: melena, bigote, tatuajes, gorro verde y Nike customizadas

Hilary Knight says women's hockey isn't just about USA and Canada

Men's curling at Beijing 2022 Olympics Day 8 round-up: Canada progress to semi-finals as Switzerland lose to China

Olympic wake-up call: Brad Gushue will play for another Olympic curling medal