Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt made history on Saturday, May 2, 2026, by winning Australia's first-ever world title in curling at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. The pair defeated their opponents in the final to claim the gold medal.
The Australians advanced to the final after winning their semi-final match on Friday, May 1. Their victory marks a significant milestone for Australian curling, which has been growing in popularity in recent years.
Gill and Hewitt's achievement is the first world championship title for Australia in any curling discipline. The team's success highlights the development of the sport in a country not traditionally associated with winter sports.
