Winter Olympics: Women Curlers Go Out

Despite defeating the United States, Britain's women were eliminated when Canada beat Denmark with the last stone.

Britain's women curlers relinquished their Olympic crown at the Pinerolo Palaghiacio last night but only after an agonizing 45-minute wait during which their hopes were briefly raised.

Having thrashed the United States 10-4, they had to rely on Denmark beating Canada. But, in a tense atmosphere, Canada won 9-8 to take the last semi-final place.

Rhona Martin, who four years ago secured gold with the final stone, said: "I'm gutted we're not in the semi-finals but we knew we had dipped in performance during the week. All we could do now was our job and hope others did us a favor."

Earlier it was confirmed Britain's men had finished fourth and they will play Finland in the semi-final tomorrow.

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