BREAKING: Britain’s Matt Weston has made history by securing his second Olympic gold medal in just two days at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston, alongside teammate Tabitha Stoecker, triumphed in the inaugural mixed skeleton event held on Sunday night in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, clocking a combined time of 1 minute, 59.36 seconds.
This remarkable victory not only underscores Weston’s incredible talent but also adds to Britain’s dominance in the skeleton discipline, marking the nation’s fifth gold medal since 2010, the most of any country during that span. Just days prior, Weston captured gold in the men’s skeleton event on Friday night, solidifying his status as a top competitor.
In a thrilling finish, Stoecker’s performance kept the pressure on as she crossed the line just three-tenths of a second behind Germany’s Susanne Kreher and Axel Jungk, who secured silver with a time of 1:59.53. Close behind were Jacqueline Pfeifer and Christopher Grotheer, who took bronze for Germany with a time of 1:59.54. This marked a significant achievement for Germany, which, despite not winning any golds in the skeleton events, claimed silver and bronze in all three competitions.
The stakes were high as the competition unfolded, with the mixed team event being featured in the Olympics for the first time. Each team, consisting of one man and one woman, faced the intense pressure of starting their runs after a series of flashing lights—reaction times being critical for success. Athletes who jumped the gun faced penalties that could jeopardize their chances.
Weston’s earlier dominance was evident, as he set track records in all four of his heats during the men’s event. As the mixed event concluded, the world champions from the U.S., Mystique Ro and Austin Florian, finished in seventh place, while American duo Kelly Curtis and Dan Barefoot ended in tenth.
With this victory, Weston and Stoecker have etched their names in Olympic history, showcasing extraordinary teamwork and skill. As the 2026 Winter Olympics continue, all eyes will be on further developments and how these athletes will perform in future competitions.
Stay tuned for more updates as the excitement of the Milan Cortina Games unfolds!
