Team GB's women's curling team were left heartbroken after missing out on the Winter Olympics semi-finals in a cruel twist of fate that left players in tears

THE women’s curling showdown between Team GB and Italy has been DELAYED because of heavy snow. The Brits arrived at the Cortina Curling Centre late and it resulted in the clash being pushed

Great Britain have had a record-breaking time in Milan Cortina so far, here's all the medals won, and how the star athletes did it.

Great Britain was trailing the U.S. heading into the final moments of Wednesday's curling match. The U.S. women had even protected their stone well in the centre of the house. A spot would be guaranteed to the U.S. women if they could win. Great Britain, however, was not ready to hand over the match.

Team GB have won double gold on a “Super Sunday” at the Winter Olympics after Matt Weston delivered a stunning performance in the mixed skeleton to seal his second victory of the Games.

Team GB's grudge curling match with host nation Italy has been delayed as weather problems continue to cause chaos at the Winter Olympics. Heavy snowfall has seen several events at the Milano-Cortina Games delayed, or in some cases postponed entirely.

Stoecker, 25, made history on Sunday by winning the first Olympic mixed team skeleton gold with teammate Matt Weston.

Team GB have already surpassed their medal haul from the previous Winter Olympics, but those athletes will not earn extra money for finishing on the podium. The British Olympic Association is one of three national Olympic committees that do not pay prize money.