Aussies curlers out of Olympics after positive COVID test, back in, then win 1st game

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After getting a devastating morning phone call that she had tested positive for COVID-19, Tahli Gill and her Australian mixed doubles curling teammate Dean Hewitt were out of the Beijing Olympics.

A few hours later, another call. They were back in.

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They barely had enough time to grab their uniforms out of their packed bags — a flight home had been booked for Monday — jump in a cab and get from the Olympic Village to the Ice Cube for a game against Switzerland.

Highlighting a day they’ll never forget, Gill threw the takeout shot that resulted in a three-ender, or three points, that tied the game at 6 in the sixth end. The Aussies won 9-6 for their first victory after opening their first Olympics with seven straight losses.

They fist-bumped Swiss curlers Martin Rios and Jenny Perret, hugged each other and then waved to a spectator who occasionally had yelled, "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!" in the mostly empty arena.

Australia's Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt, compete during the mixed doubles curling match against Switzerland, at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Beijing.  (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

"You know what? They just experienced the COVID Olympics 101 right there," said the Aussie duo’s coach, defending mixed doubles gold medalist John Morris of Canada. "I’m sure it was a really tough time for Tahli. I was heartbroken for her when I heard they were out. I’m absolutely ecstatic they’re still playing in this."

Coincidentally, the Aussies’ final game of the round robin was later Sunday against Morris and his new partner, Rachel Homan.

The Australian Olympic Committee announced late Sunday morning