Britain Heads to Cortina with Strong Medal Ambitions

Britain has named a powerful sliding squad for next month’s Winter Olympics, with growing confidence that skeleton and bobsleigh athletes could deliver a record medal return. The team announcement follows a highly successful season across World Cups and world championships, raising expectations ahead of competition in Cortina. Leading the charge is men’s skeleton star Matt Weston, who goes into the Games as a leading contender after dominating the international circuit despite recovering from injury earlier in the season. His consistency and recent titles have positioned him among Britain’s strongest gold medal hopes, while teammate Marcus Wyatt also enters the event in strong form after finishing near the top of the World Cup standings. Officials believe the overall depth of the squad gives Britain a genuine chance to challenge traditional powerhouses on the Olympic stage.

The women’s skeleton team is led by Tabby Stoecker, who arrives in Italy following a podium finish in the World Cup and will compete alongside fellow British sliders in an event where the country has a strong Olympic history. Britain has also qualified for the mixed team skeleton event, which makes its Olympic debut this year and represents another realistic medal opportunity after recent international success. In bobsleigh, experienced pilot Brad Hall will lead both the two man and four man teams at his third Olympic Games. He is joined by a squad that includes seasoned medal winners and emerging talent, with selectors confident the group can convert recent top finishes into podium challenges despite strong competition from European rivals.

The women’s bobsleigh squad also carries medal potential, with athletes selected across monobob and two woman events after encouraging results during the Olympic cycle. Team officials say the combination of proven experience and newer athletes switching from track and field has strengthened Britain’s competitive edge. While expectations are high, coaches have stressed that Olympic success will depend on delivering peak performances under pressure. The team’s recent results have built quiet confidence, but staff remain focused on preparation rather than predictions. As Britain heads to Italy, sliding sports are expected to play a central role in the nation’s Winter Olympics campaign, with multiple events offering realistic chances to add to the medal tally and reinforce Britain’s growing reputation in skeleton and bobsleigh.