Olympic champion curler Muirhead revokes 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.
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"I feel refreshed, physically strong and excited by the challenge."
— Eve Muirhead , Athlete
"I want Sophie to grow up knowing that it's never too late to chase something that excites you."
— Vicky Drummond , Athlete
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Two-time Olympic silver medallist partnering with Eve Muirhead in mixed doubles.
Partner of Vicky Drummond in the GB Curling mixed doubles programme.
Winter Olympic gold medallist who has reversed her retirement from curling.
Four-time Olympic competitor returning to the sport to compete in mixed doubles.
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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.
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