Scotland Women Secure Bronze at European Curling Championships 2024

Scotland’s women’s curling team delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the bronze medal at the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships 2024, held in Lohja, Finland.

The team, consisting of skip Sophie Jackson, vice-skip Rebecca Morrison, second Sophie Sinclair, third Jennifer Dodds, and alternate Fay Henderson, overcame a resilient Italian side in a thrilling 6-4 encounter.

The bronze medal match showcased Scotland’s tactical precision and teamwork. The Scots gained an early lead, scoring singles in three of the first four ends. Italy responded with steady play, but never seemed likely be able to claw back Scotland’s advantage.

Key shots from Dodds and Morrison in the seventh end extended Scotland’s advantage, leaving Italy unable to get back in the match.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Scottish team, highlighting their resilience after narrowly missing out on the gold medal match. The medal also underscores Scotland’s continued prominence in European curling, with this campaign adding to our rich history in the sport.

Speaking after the match, Scottish Curling CEO Vincent Bryson said: “This bronze medal is a testament to the incredible talent, dedication, and teamwork of our athletes. Rebecca, Jennifer, Sophie, Sophie, and Fay have made Scotland proud on the European stage, and their success inspires the next generation of curlers. Furthermore, this is a fantastic first European medal as a coach for Ross Paterson. This result reflects not just their hard work but also the strength of Scottish curling as a whole.”