Bruce Mouat focused on ending GB medal drought, Montell Douglas set for historic Beijing double - Beijing diary

Talking helps for British curling skip Mouat Bruce Mouat admitted he sought help after his Olympic disappointment – and now he's only got eyes on gold. Ad/> Mouat admitted defeat in the bronze medal match of the mixed curling with partner Jennifer Dodds left him struggling to sleep. Beijing 2022Can Team GB get on the medal table in Beijing? Curling leads hopes for the podium3 HOURS AGO The pair arrived as reigning world champions and were strongly expected to get Team GB off the mark in Beijing — eight days later they’ve yet to make a single podium.

All of which throws the pressure back on Mouat, whose men’s curling rink have been an unstoppable force in recent days. They booked their semi-final place with three matches to spare and took their winning streak to six matches with a commanding 8-6 over Russia on Wednesday. “I’m very happy with where I am right now both physically and mentally.

I’ve got to admit it was pretty rough after the mixed doubles," said Mouat. “I was pretty happy to have a day off afterwards and I spent a fair bit of time speaking with our sports psychologist, I was pretty down and I didn’t sleep much. “Talking always helps process things.

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