Dec 11 (Reuters) – Tabitha Peterson’s United States claimed an 8-4 comeback win over Marianne Roervik’s Norway on Thursday to clinch the final qualifying spot for the ‍women’s curling competition at next year’s Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The win came a day after the men’s team secured qualification, and ensured U.S. representation in all three disciplines at the Games.

Peterson’s rink were made to work for their win at the Kelowna Curling ‌Club in British Columbia, Canada.

Trailing 3-0 early ‌on, Peterson grabbed three points in the third end to level before a string of steals set them on their way to victory.

“We knew that if there was anything early like that, there was lots of time to battle back, and that’s just what we did,” Peterson said.

“It’s very special (to qualify ‍for

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