On May 2, 2026, Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott clinched a bronze medal at the World Mixed Doubles Championship held in Gimli, Manitoba. Their decisive victory against Italy, with a score of 11-3, marks a pivotal moment in their curling careers.
This achievement is particularly significant for Kadriana Lott, as it represents her first-ever world curling medal. “I said to Colton again this morning, let’s get that medal and coming to an event like this; they’re once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and to have a medal, you never know when you’re going be back,” she shared after the match.
Colton Lott also brings experience to the team; he previously won a silver medal at the World Men’s Curling Championship during the 2025-26 season. He expressed his pride in their accomplishment: “There’s no words that can describe this feeling right now, other than just gratitude, just super, super proud of Kadriana.” Their success was underscored by impressive shooting accuracy—89 percent for Canada compared to Italy’s 65 percent.
This victory marks Canada’s first medal at the world championship since 2019, highlighting a resurgence in Canadian curling on the international stage. The couple hopes to build on this momentum as they continue their journey together in the sport.
Key statistics from the bronze medal match:
- Final score: Canada 11 – Italy 3
- Canada’s shooting accuracy: 89%
- Italy’s shooting accuracy: 65%
Looking ahead, both athletes are excited about future competitions. “To share this together, to go on world stages to different parts of the world, it’s something we want to continue, and we’ll cherish these moments forever throughout our lives,” Kadriana added.
Their success comes amidst a broader context of Canadian sports achievements. Recently, Canada’s men’s 4×100-metre relay team qualified for the upcoming 2027 World Athletics Championships. Meanwhile, the Canadian mixed 4x100m team set a world record time of 40.08 seconds before it was eclipsed by Jamaica.
