Team GB slider Matt Weston: ‘I don’t ever stand at the top aiming for anything less than gold’

February 2, 2026

TL;DR

Matt Weston is the world No 1 and reigning world champion in skeleton, with five wins and two second-place finishes in the recent World Cup season.
He is Team GB's strongest medal hope for gold at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Weston aims for nothing less than gold, drawing confidence from his recent successes despite past Olympic disappointments.
A 15th-place finish at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, which he described as 'embarrassing,' led to a £1.7 million funding cut for GB Skeleton.
Weston overcame a severe quad tear sustained in September, eight weeks before the season began, and has only recently returned to 100% fitness.
Martins Dukurs, GB Skeleton's performance director and a six-time world champion, has provided significant mentorship, emphasizing experience and managing pressure.
Weston's journey to skeleton began after a stress fracture ended his taekwondo career, and he was identified through a UK Sport talent program.
He acknowledges the inherent risks and fear associated with skeleton but finds the adrenaline rush motivating.
Despite injuries and setbacks, Weston's primary focus remains the top step of the Olympic podium.

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