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Olympic win has Britain in frenzy

Britain's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics since 1984 came courtesy of the women's curling team. Associated Press

And now Britain is swept up in a new curling craze.

"Brits sweep to Olympics glory," blared a headline in the Daily Star.

"Brits make Olympic history," roared the rival Sun.

Even the Times, the staid icon of the British establishment, gave the victory front-page coverage.

Britain's last gold medal at a Winter Olympics came in 1984.

The victory sent the British press scurrying to the history books. Suddenly, they have recalled that curling was a Scottish sport reaching back to the 16th century.

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