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Now: Britain's Matt Weston wins skeleton gold for GB's first medal of 2026 Games
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Women's skeleton: GB's Tabby Stoecker fifth after first two runs, with Freya Tarbit sixth
Men's skeleton: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has appeal dismissed after disqualification for helmet honouring compatriots
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Wow, just wow! Track record again, you can't ask for much more. Perfection from Matt Weston!
Luke Barras, Bradford
That is astonishing. Nearly a second quicker than anyone else. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a dominant display from any British winter Olympian, ever. Take a bow, Matt Weston!
Peter Roberts, Chester
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
British Olympic skeleton champions
2010 - Amy Williams
2014 - Lizzy Yarnold
2018 - Lizzy Yarnold
2026 – Matt Weston
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One
It was only on Matt Weston's first run that he had a little tap but from that point on he has been absolutely flawless.
He's been a class above everyone - he's the cream of the crop and undoubtedly deserved this gold medal.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Lizzy Yarnold
Two-time Olympic skeleton champion on BBC Two
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.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Matt Weston's gold medal performance:
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Lizzy Yarnold
Two-time Olympic skeleton champion on BBC Two
Matt Weston is travelling so fast and making decisions in tenths of a second, he doesn't have any time to think ahead.
He must be physically exhausted and emotionally overwhelmed. These athletes work three sessions a day, looking at analysis, looking at tenths of a second. It's paid off.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Great Britain's Marcus Wyatt finished in ninth place with a time of 3:45.77 (+2.44).
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One
What a performance. Absolutely amazing. Matt Weston, take a bow.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Hunt
Sliding commentator on BBC Two
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.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Wow. Wow. Wow. Matt Weston - on his final run - flies down the track in 55.61 seconds.
His third sub-56 time. Another track record.
His winning time is 3:43.33 - that's +0.88 faster than second-placed Axel Jungk.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
'Matt Weston, take a bow!' - Team GB win first medal with men's skeleton gold
Flawless! Matt Weston is the Olympic men's skeleton champion! History made!
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Great Britain haven't won a medal in Milan-Cortina.
No British man has been Olympic skeleton champion.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Axel Jungk goes into the gold medal position with a final run of 56.10. It's only the fourth-fastest effort of run four.
His final time is 3:44.21.
Matt Weston is up next. As long as he stays on the track...
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Hunt
Sliding commentator on BBC Two
Chen drops back into fourth place but a lot could happen. Christopher Grotheer has guaranteed a bronze medal to go with his gold from Beijing.
Absolute class from him.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One
Another great slide. Christopher Grotheer showed his experience of being an Olympic champion.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Germany's Christopher Grotheer - the defending champion - will win a medal at the 2026 Olympics.
He goes sub-56 in his final run. His overall time is +0.19 faster than Wenhao Chen.
Grotheer's team-mate Axel Jungk is next up.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One
Image source, Getty ImagesThat was a really good run that's going to apply so much pressure. I was almost going to say a medal-worthy run but we'll see in a second.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
China's Wenhao Chen will be fourth at worst with a time of 3:44.59. He lets out a big cheer as he leaves the track.
Three to come.
Defending champion Christopher Grotheer.
2022 silver medallist Axel Jungk.
And finally, Great Britain's Matt Weston.
I asked before but I'll ask again. Thumbs up for a Matt Weston gold.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One
That was a really good run from Amedeo Bagnis. I don't think he could've done much more to pick up more speed. Ultimately, he's done really well in all four runs. He's done enough to apply some pressure here.
Men's skeleton - run four (gold medal run)
Image source, Getty ImagesItaly's Amedeo Bagnis completes his final run in 56.07 - the fastest time in run four so far.
He moves into the gold medal position with an overall time of 3:44.74.
He needs a couple of mistakes from those ahead of him to cling onto a medal but the pressure is on the sliders still to come.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Norway | 8 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
2 | Italy | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
3 | United States | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
4 | France | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
5 | Germany | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
6 | Sweden | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
7 | Switzerland | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
8 | Austria | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
9 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
10 | Japan | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
11 | Czech Republic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
12 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
13 | South Korea | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
14 | Slovenia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
15 | Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
16 | Canada | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
17 | China | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
18 | Poland | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
19 | New Zealand | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
20 | Latvia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
21 | Bulgaria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
22 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
22 | Finland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
24 | Albania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Andorra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Armenia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Azerbaijan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Benin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Bolivia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Chile | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Cyprus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Denmark | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Eritrea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Estonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Georgia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Greece | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Guinea-Bissau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Hungary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Iceland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Ireland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Israel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Jamaica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Kazakhstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Kenya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Kosovo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Lebanon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Liechtenstein | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Lithuania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Luxembourg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Madagascar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Malta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Monaco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Montenegro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | North Macedonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Philippines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Puerto Rico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Moldova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Romania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | San Marino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Serbia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Singapore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Thailand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Trinidad and Tobago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Ukraine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | Venezuela | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
