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Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement

BBC Sport·August 6, 2026
Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement

Eve Muirhead, a Winter Olympic gold medallist, has come out of retirement after a four-year hiatus from curling. Her decision to return to the sport was inspired by her role as Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games. Muirhead's experience in the leadership position reignited her passion for curling, prompting her to revoke her retirement. She will now resume her competitive curling career, seeking new successes in the sport.

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