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Alina Muller's Olympic Bronze Repeat: 12 Years Later

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Switzerland's Alina Muller delivered a stunning repeat performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, scoring the overtime winner against Sweden in women's ice hockey to claim bronze. This victory mirrors her heroics from the 2014 Sochi Games, where she also scored against Sweden in overtime to secure bronze for Switzerland.

The 2026 Olympic bronze medal match saw Switzerland edge Sweden 2-1 in a tense overtime showdown. Muller's clutch goal not only secured the medal but also etched her name in Olympic history as the only player to score game-winning overtime goals against the same opponent in consecutive Games, separated by 12 years.

This remarkable achievement highlights Muller's consistency and ability to perform under pressure on the Olympic stage. Her repeat heroics against Sweden demonstrate Switzerland's continued strength in women's ice hockey and Muller's status as one of the sport's most clutch performers. The Swiss team's bronze medal adds to their growing Olympic legacy in the sport.