It was a historic victory on several levels.
The Canadian duo of Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris won the gold medal in the mixed doubles curling event Tuesday, defeating Switzerland's Jenny Perret and Martin Rios 10-3 in six ends.
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This was the first-ever mixed doubles competition in the Winter Olympics, meaning the history books will show that Lawes and Morris were the first-ever champions in this event. Lawes also became the first woman to win Olympic golds in two different curling events -- having also helped Canada win the women's pairs event in Sochi in 2014.
“It’s surreal, to be honest," offered Lawes. "I don’t think even the first one has sunk in and I don’t think it ever will. But it’s just a dream come true to represent our country on the world’s biggest stage, and to be able to bring this home for Canada is so special.”
Morris earned his second gold, as well, his first coming in the men's event back in 2010 in Vancouver. He is the first male curler to win more than one Olympic gold medal.
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“You know what, it feels unbelievable – two golds for Canada," said Morris. "This is for everybody back home, who have always been supportive, and it just feels so great. We got off to a great start. It just feels awesome to be part of this team.”
Tuesday marked the second Canadian victory over the Swiss in mixed doubles curling. Lawes and Morris also beat the Swiss 7-2 in the round robin. The Lawes-Morris pair finished with eight consecutive victories at Pyeongchang, despite being teamed up only two months ago and practicing less than an hour before the Olympic trials.
The Olympic gold is the sixth all-time for Canada. The Canadians' 11 overall curling medals at the Winter Games is more than any other country.