5 stand-out moments from the Beijing Winter Olympics
A Russian figure skater threatened to dazzle before a shocking truth emerged, a Rocket Man also ruled the ice, and a final-day surge ensured the last weekend was all about Eve.
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Great Britain falls short on medals target in Beijing despite curling success
Great Britain’s failure to meet its broad medals target in Beijing is sure to raise some serious questions relating to support and funding in the weeks and months ahead.
All about Eve – how Muirhead completed journey from junior glory to Olympic gold
Eve Muirhead was eight years old when her father Gordon served as alternate on the Scotland team that swept to the world men’s curling title in Moncton, Canada in 1999.
Beijing 2022: Maloney Westgaard named as Irish flag-bearer for closing ceremony
Cross-country skiier Thomas Maloney Westgaard has been named as the flagbearer for Team Ireland in the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
Curling teams claim both British medals at the Beijing Winter Olympics
Great Britain claimed two medals at the Beijing Winter Olympics, with Eve Muirhead’s women’s curling team taking gold while Bruce Mouat’s men return home with silver.
Fourth time’s the charm – Eve Muirhead claims Beijing gold to live Olympic dream
Eve Muirhead claimed the Olympic title at the fourth time of asking after steering Great Britain to an emphatic 10-3 win over Japan in Beijing.
Eve Muirhead savours ‘moment I dreamed of’ Olympic gold medal after long wait
Eve Muirhead required no extra ends nor ‘Stone of Destiny’ dramas as she fulfilled an overdue ambition by sweeping Great Britain’s women’s curling team to Olympic gold at the Ice Cube in Beijing on Sunday.
Bruce Mouat chosen to be Great Britain’s closing ceremony flagbearer
Men’s curling silver medallist Bruce Mouat has been chosen to be Great Britain’s flagbearer in the Beijing Winter Olympics closing ceremony.