China's Shen Xue (R)/Zhao Hongbo pose with their medals during the awarding ceremony for the pairs skating of Figure Skating at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Pacific Coliseum stadium, Canada, Feb. 15, 2010. [Xinhua]

Having only been about for seven years, The female curling team appeared in Vancouver for the first time. They went into competition as 2009 world champions and gave their all in becoming bronze medalists. The sport will continue to grow as a result of the teams Olympic endeavors.

But, as in all sport, sometimes dreams don't come true, Li Nina had high expectations of earning a gold in the Women's Ariels competition but had to settle for another silver to pair with the one she won in Torino in 2006.