The pain of defeat was there for all to see after the British men's curling team came up short in the final for a second successive Winter Olympics.

Bruce Mouat's rink were unable to end a 102-year wait for a men's curling gold as Canada won 9-6 to deny Team GB a fourth gold medal of this year's Games.

Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan and Bobby Lammie - plus alternate Kyle Waddell - arrived in Cortina as world champions and favourites, but they leave as silver medallists once more.

"I'm a bit in shock. I think we felt like we were the better team. I don't know what to say," a tear-choked Mouat told BBC Sport.

Reports suggest that the men's curling final was the most watched event in Milan-Cortina on UK television - a nation expected, but no more than the expectation felt by the British team.

"We wanted to win it for each other," said an emotional Hardie.

"The pain from four years ago was so much that we wanted to give it another go. We gave ourselves a chance but unfortunately we've not got there again."

If you missed any of the interviews with the Team GB medallists - and their families - on their arrival back into the UK, do not worry - the stream at the top of this very page is reshowing them as we speak.

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More from Matt Weston on how his life might change: "I think a little bit. I have been within the Olympic bubble and now I am sort of coming out of it I am starting to realise how much of an impact that skeleton and the Winter Olympics has had on the nation. So I am really excited to see where that goes."

On more than 5,000 sign-ups to GB Bobsleigh and Skeleton's next talent ID day in Bath: "The fact that over 5,000 people have signed up to come and try out for skeleton is absolutely crazy to me, but it just shows how much of an impact sport can have on the whole country. It can inspire people and hopefully we can find the next generation of skeleton athletes - and hopefully the next gold medal winners."

Mixed team snowboard cross gold medallist Charlotte Bankes, speaking to BBC Sport: "It's pretty crazy coming back here. I think this when we realise [what we have done]. This crowd is incredible. Just shows the full support we had out there. To be back in the UK is nice.

"It was tough [to bounce back], the main goal was the individual and I didn't manage to perform on that day. It was tough that we knew we were going back onto the same track and I really felt like I just had to step my level up.

"The team were working so hard Huw [Nightingale] was riding so well that I couldn't be that weak link. I am happy I was able to switch and find the speed on the track for the team event. It paid off. It's amazing really."

Tabby Stoeker, who won gold alongside Matt Weston in the team skeleton, told BBC Sport about being a circus performer before switching to skeleton: "I was training at the national centre of circus arts from the age of 11 until 17 and it was incredible. I specialised in flying trapeze but they trained me with acrobatics and lots of other things too.

"I absolutely loved it, it gave me such a strong foundation and love for movement. I then saw an advert on Instagram for UK sport talent ID when I was in sixth form, signed up for it and got selected for skeleton."

And on her journey to the gold medal: "There were definitely transferrable skills. The body awareness and also the ability to handle adrenaline and fear. But there was also a lot of hard work at the beginning, I had done gym training before but I hadn't sprinted. I didn't have that kind of background.

"So they really did train me up from nothing with those types of skills but I think that definitely paid in my favour because I had a lot of potential there and the coaches just worked really hard with me. After the first few years you could see something was clicking and then with the sliding I just loved it.

"It was an amazing experience, the feeling of sliding down a track is something you can't compare to anything else."

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Two-time Olympic skeleton champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

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Matt Weston is an incredibly committed athlete, very capable and a real perfectionist. For him learning this new Olympic track, it was quite easy. He led from the front. He won all four runs with track records, his gold was very impressive.

The team event, a new event, one male athlete one run. One female athlete, one run. You then combine runs. He was teamed with Tabby Stoeker, their gold, Matt was insane. I was crying, I could see the track as I was in the BBC studio and I couldn't hold back the tears. It was so meaningful.

Double gold medallist Matt Weston on getting his suit sorted for his upcoming wedding: "I need to sort that out, but, to be fair, I think I need to get my voice back first after all of the celebrating that I've been doing."

On his Olympic reflections: "My feet haven't touched the ground. I have not had time to sit down and reflect on what has happened. It has just been a whirlwind since I have finished racing. I am hoping to get a bit of time to rest and chill with my family. But it seems like I probably won't get that for a little bit."

Double Winter Olympic champion Matt Weston, who has both of his gold medals around his neck, is speaking to the BBC now.

Click 'watch live' at the top of this page to tune in.

Full quotes to follow.

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Matt Weston's fiancee, Alex Howard-Jones, is speaking with BBC Sport as she waits to welcome home her husband-to-be and was asked how preparations are going for their July wedding:

"It's as organised as it can be. I need Matt's input now. I've sort of given him a bit of breathing space because the Olympics were coming but it's now full steam ahead with it.

"I've got the dress - he needs to get his suit now because he hasn't got that. We were worried he would get even more muscly so he's not got the suit yet.

"He struggles anyway to fit in trousers so we needed to make sure he got the suit fitted properly."

On immediate plans to mark his return: "Just give him a big hug - just relax with him to be honest. We're off to the Six Nations actually in Rome, so that will be exciting."

On what Matt is like away from the track: "He's just a lovely guy. Loves being around the family, loves going out with the dog. I love him, so I would say that."

On whether life will change?: "Life will definitely be different but I know that he will still be the same Matt. But yes, I think it is going to be pretty crazy for the next couple of weeks, or months probably."

Gold medallist Charlotte Bankes said on if she believed she had the gold in the bag during her run: "We had that aim to go for gold. Huw [Nightingale] had ridden so well that I couldn't let the French go in front. I had to give it to the end."

Huw Nightingale, who won gold with Charlotte, added on returning home: "It's amazing, thanks to everyone coming out and supporting us over the last few weeks. Coming home to all of these kids and other people is an amazing feeling.

"There was a good party last night but I think it was great to get everybody from all the different clusters and celebrate together what we have achieved in the last few weeks."

I think it's important to say that Sandra made a very quick exit mid-interview as the Team GB athletes arrived and she rushed off to greet her nephew - and gold medallist - Huw Nightingale.

Quite right too!

Winter Olympics champion Huw Nightingale's auntie Sandra has spoken to BBC Sport. She said: "Super proud. We were in Italy to see him and Charlotte [Bankes] win gold was just phenomenal. We are so excited to see him.

"We are just so proud of his achievement. It was really a great step up for GB snow sports. It's fantastic."

Bruce Mouat was very emotional after missing out on gold in the men's curling final on Saturday, but has had time to reflect on how he is feeling about winning a second consecutive Olympic men's curling silver: "Honestly pretty proud.

"It was a battle all week, we had to grind through the round robin and winning the semi-final was pretty special. Obviously the gold was the aim but pretty excited to come away with something."

On whether they can make it Olympic gold in France in four years' time: "I always believe in our team. We are very resilient. We have pulled through a lot of ups and downs over our career and won two world championships so pretty excited to see what we can do next time."

Matt Weston may not fully understand the impact of his achievement at these Winter Olympics until he lands back on home soil.

The Redhill skeleton rider was already double world and European champion - now he can call himself a double Olympic champion as well.

At 28 years of age, he has reached the pinnacle of his sport, but gave a hint at his lack of awareness when speaking directly to BBC Sport viewers after claiming his first gold in the men's individual event.

"I have missed funerals, birthdays, everything for this moment - and it was amazing," he said. "Even if you are not part of my close circle, if you play the National Lottery you are supporting me as well, so thank you so much. Hopefully I did you proud, everyone at home."

Weston went on to become the first British athlete to win two gold medals at the same Winter Olympics when he partnered Tabby Stoecker to gold in the mixed team event, producing a stunning final ride to clinch the title.

He was rewarded with the honour of flying the flag for Britain, alongside team snowboard cross gold medallist Charlotte Bankes, in the closing ceremony.

That could well be the start of many honours to come for this remarkable, record-breaking Briton.

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The athletes are signing flags and taking selfies with the schoolchildren who've come out to support them.

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Men's curling skip and silver medallist Bruce Mouat is speaking to BBC Sport at this very moment. You can watch that now on the stream at the top of this page right now.

We'll bring you quotes from him very shortly.

Here they are! Team GB have just emerged through the doors and into the arrivals hall at Gatwick.

Matt Weston is holding the union flag, with his two gold medals draped around his neck.

Double Winter Olympic champion Matt Weston's brother Ed was asked on his sibling's condition this morning after last night's closing ceremony: "I can imagine he is a little bit worse for wear but he is just really excited to come and see us and we are all excited to see him. It'll be nice for him to get home and let it all sink in because when I have spoken to him it is just a whirlwind for him at the minute. I think it will be nice for him to chill for a little bit."

On Weston's temperament away from the sport: "He is a very relaxed and calm person. His sport is his life, that is where he feels most comfortable and relaxed.

"He rang me straight after he met Jurgen Klopp and said 'you wouldn't believe who I have just met'. He was totally starstruck. I don't think he really realises what a prominent figure he now is, it is just a whirlwind to say the least."

On if he expects Matt's life to be different now: "Massively different. I don't think he is going to have the same type of life as he had before. He is going to be recognised, interviews. I think it is going to massively help him and the sport as well, it is not a massively publicised sport. To win two gold medals, him and Tabby and all of the team it will boost momentum."