Outsiders Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten started 2-0 in the first end, but Italy equalized in the second end. Halfway through the game they were already in the lead 6:2 and received repeated applause for their precision from Italian teammates in the “Ice Cube” in Beijing.
Crowning of an outstanding tournament
In the following ends, too, the Italians always had an answer – no matter what the bravely defending Norwegians tried. The result: 8:5 and the deserved gold.
