Matt Weston Makes Olympic History with Stunning Skeleton Gold
History has just been rewritten on the ice in Italy and it belongs to Great Britain’s Matt Weston.
At the Milano Cortina Winter Games, the 28-year-old delivered a performance that will be remembered for generations. Flying headfirst down an icy track at nearly 90 miles per hour, Weston produced a near flawless final run to secure gold in the men’s skeleton, earning Team GB its first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Weston did not just win. He dominated. After setting the pace early in the competition, he continued to build momentum across four heats. In his final slide, he was calm, precise and fearless. He crossed the line with a course record time of 55.61 seconds, extending his winning margin to a commanding 0.88 seconds. In a sport often decided by hundredths of a second, that gap is enormous.
Behind him, Germany’s Axel Jungk claimed silver, while defending Olympic champion Christopher Grotheer took bronze. But this night belonged to Weston.
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For those new to skeleton, it is one of the most intense events in the Winter Olympics. Athletes sprint before launching themselves face-first onto a small sled, navigating tight corners and brutal G-forces with razor-sharp precision. There is no room for error. One small mistake can cost everything.
Weston’s journey makes this victory even more remarkable. He only switched to skeleton in 2019 after previously competing in taekwondo. Since then, he has risen rapidly through the ranks, becoming world champion and securing multiple World Cup titles. But Olympic gold is different. It defines careers. And now, he is the first British man to win Olympic skeleton gold.
This victory also ends an anxious wait for Team GB, which had yet to step onto the podium in these Games. Britain has a proud history in skeleton, with champions like Amy Williams and Lizzy Yarnold paving the way. Now Matt Weston adds his name to that elite list.
His emotional reaction at the finish line said it all. Years of sacrifice, missed family milestones, relentless training, all poured out in a roar of relief and triumph.
Beyond medals, this moment matters because it inspires. It shows how quickly a new talent can rise, how preparation meets opportunity and how composure under pressure defines champions.
Matt Weston has delivered gold for Great Britain and set the tone for the rest of these Winter Games. Stay with us for continuing coverage and analysis as the drama unfolds on ice and snow.
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