Olympic champion curler Muirhead comes out of retirement
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away.
Eve Muirhead, a Winter Olympic gold medallist, has returned to curling after a four-year retirement, inspired by her role as Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games. Muirhead, 36, will compete in mixed doubles alongside two-time Olympic silver medallist Bobby Lammie, aiming for the Alpes 2030 Games. Muirhead, a four-time Olympian, stepped away from curling following her gold medal win in Beijing four years ago, citing mental health challenges.
The return to curling allowed her to try new things, take on challenges, and compete without the pressure she had previously placed on herself. Muirhead's teammate Vicky Drummond, also a gold medalist, is returning to the sport to reignite her passion and set an example for her daughter. Drummond, 32, will partner Euan Kyle in the GB Curling mixed doubles program.
Both Muirhead and Drummond are excited to see where their curling journey will lead them and are eager to compete at the highest level once again.
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