'More bling': Matt Weston targets second Winter Olympics gold after skeleton glory

February 14, 2026

TL;DR

Matt Weston won Great Britain's first gold medal in skeleton at the Olympics.
He is aiming for a second medal in the new mixed team skeleton event.
The mixed team event involves a combined time from one run by a male and one run by a female athlete.
A key difference in the mixed team event is the use of a reaction start with a penalty for false starts.
Weston believes Great Britain is among the strongest teams and can compete for medals.
Strong competition is expected from China, Austria, and Germany.
Weston has a history of success in the mixed team event at world championships, often competing with Tabby Stoecker.
He has broken the track record in Cortina multiple times this week.
Weston views the mixed team event as a continuation of the individual race, with the reaction start adding excitement and adrenaline.

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