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GB Curlers Eye 2030 Olympics After Silver Medal

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Team GB's curling team says they would 'love' to compete at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France but will make a final decision after this summer. The team, featuring Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan, and Bobby Lammie, won their second consecutive Olympic silver medal after falling to Canada 9-6 in Milan-Cortina.

This marks the rink's second runners-up medal following their loss to Sweden in Beijing 2022. At 33, skip McMillan and Hardie acknowledge their age could be a factor, noting that 'in terms of being a sports person is quite old, but for curling maybe not.' The team has been together for nearly a decade, with skipper Mouat, 31, crediting their success to understanding each other's personalities.

The team plans to evaluate their future after taking time to reflect on their performance. While disappointed not to secure gold, Hardie emphasized that winning two Olympic medals from two appearances is 'amazing' and testament to their hard work. Their decade-long partnership has proven successful on the world stage, making them strong contenders if they choose to continue through to the next Games.