Team GB has earned their first gold medal at the Winter Olympics as Matt Weston triumphed in the men’s skeleton event. Weston, 28, was a top contender for Team GB in Milano Cortina and took the lead after the initial two rounds. His exceptional performance in the first two heats with times of 56.21 and 55.88 set the stage for his overall time of 1:52.09 going into the second day. Weston continued his strong showing with a noteworthy time of 55.63 in the third heat.

The highlight of Weston’s performance was his final run, where he set a track record time of 55.61. Overwhelmed with emotion, Weston celebrated his historic win with teammate Marcus Wyatt and Team GB coaches. This victory marked an incredible comeback for Weston, who finished 15th in the previous Winter Olympics. On the other hand, Wyatt improved significantly in Italy but settled for seventh place with a total time of 3:45.77.

Reflecting on his win, Weston expressed, “It means everything. It means a hell of a lot to me personally, I have worked so hard for this. Everyone back at home, my fiancee, my family, my friends, everyone that has sacrificed for me to be here. I have missed funerals, birthdays, everything for this moment and it feels amazing.”

With Weston’s gold, Team GB secured a spot on the Winter Olympics medal table. German athletes Axel Jungk and Christopher Grotheer clinched the silver and bronze medals, respectively. Lizzie Yarnold commented on Weston’s performance, highlighting his speed and split-second decision-making under extreme pressure.

Eve Muirhead, Team GB’s chef de mission, expressed her excitement for Weston, praising his composure and exceptional performance. Weston’s victory not only brought pride to Team GB but also showcased his resilience and dedication as an elite athlete.