Team GB finally win first Winter Olympics medal as Matt Weston grabs gold

Team GB have their first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics after Matt Weston won gold in the men's skeleton. It represents GB's first medal at the winter games since winning gold in women's curling four years ago.

Weston has also become the first British man to win Olympic gold in skeleton. The Brit secured victory in 55.61 seconds with an overall winning time of 3:43.33.

Weston's winning time was +0.88 faster than second-placed Axel Jungk of Germany. The Brit was in tears after finishing a dominant run.

BBC commentator John Hunt roared with delight after witnessing GB's first medal after seven days of action in Milan and Cortina. He said: "Matt Weston is in a completely different league. It is a life-changing moment.

"He has done it with a flourish. Wonderful, wonderful moment for him.

"That was sensational, dominant throughout. Quite, quite spectacular from Matt Weston and very deserved.

"He has torn apart the skeleton scene all winter. What a feeling."

Two-time Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold heaped praise on Weston's dominant performance. She said: "Every single one of the four runs were absolute perfection. Incredibly impressive from Matt Weston.

"What stands out for me is each and every time Matt Weston stood at the start block he was looking down the track, he excelled, he accelerated, he was so focused. I really can't find the words to describe how incredibly impressed I am with his performance."