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John Morris, of Canada, center, stands in chair to speak with a coach during the mixed doubles curling match against Britain at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A broom is used for target guidance at the curling venue ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

John Morris, of Canada, reacts after being told he didn't wipe his stone during the mixed doubles curling match against Britain at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

John Morris, of Canada, center, looks towards the players of Britain during the mixed doubles curling match at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Chinese fans cheer after a China win against Australia during the mixed doubles curling match at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

John Morris, of Canada, throws a rock during the mixed doubles curling match against Britain at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

John Morris, of Team Canada, right, speaks with teammate Rachel Homan, of Canada, left, during the mixed doubles curling match against Britain at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Jennifer Dodds, of Britain, left, hugs teammate Bruce Mouat, of Britain, right, after winning during the mixed doubles curling match against Canada at the Beijing Winter Olympics Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Tahli Gill, of Australia, right, congratulates Victoria Persinger, left, of the United States, after the United States won the mixed doubles curling match at the Beijing Winter Olympics Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Medical workers sit at the curling venue ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)