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United States' Colin Hufman waits to compete during a men's curling match against Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

United States' Colin Hufman throws a rock during a men's curling match against Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

United States' Matt Hamilton, right and Colin Hufman, left, sweep during a men's curling match against Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

United States' Colin Hufman, left, talks with Christopher Plys during a men's curling match against Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

United States' Colin Hufman, left, John Shuster, center and Matt Hamilton, right, talk during a men's curling match against Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)