In a landmark moment for British winter sport, Matt Weston has won the gold medal in the men’s skeleton event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy. The 28-year-old delivered a dominant performance on the Cortina Sliding Centre track, setting multiple track records on his way to an emphatic victory.
Weston, the reigning world and World Cup champion, finished ahead of Germany’s Axel Jungk, who took silver, and defending Olympic champion Christopher Grotheer, who took bronze. His winning run extended Great Britain’s strong tradition in skeleton and provided Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Games.
The British sledder’s performance was nothing short of remarkable. He broke the track record on several of his four runs, showcasing both precision and speed in one of the fastest sliding sports at the Winter Olympics.
Emotion ran high as Weston crossed the finish line, with many commentators noting the significance of his achievement for British sport. This gold medal marks a breakthrough in a discipline in which Great Britain has long excelled, particularly in women’s events, and now cements Weston’s status among the sport’s elite.
Weston’s journey to Olympic glory is a story of resilience and determination, reflecting years of dedication on the international skeleton circuit. His success in Cortina d’Ampezzo will be remembered as one of Team GB’s standout moments of the 2026 Winter Games.
