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Niklas Edin hails "perfect start" for Sweden's curlers

Sweden skip Niklas Edin says that he was thoroughly impressed with his side's performances on the opening day of the men's curling competition in Sochi.

Sweden skip Niklas Edin was thoroughly impressed with his side's performances on the opening day of the men's curling competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

The Scandinavian nation ended Monday at the top of the standings after winning both of their first two round robin matches, overcoming European champions Switzerland 7-5 before seeing off Great Britain 8-4.

"That was the perfect start for us," he told reporters. "I think we will be stronger for this going forward."

Sweden will face defending champions Canada on Tuesday morning.

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Britain's David Murdoch throws the stone during the 2014 Sochi winter olympics men's curling round robin session 1 match against Russia at the Ice Cube curling centre in Sochi on February 10, 2014
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