Brad Hall is the man who shattered an 84-year British medal drought and rewrote the nation’s bobsleigh record books. The 35-year-old pilot from Crawley, now based at the University of Bath, has transformed Great Britain’s bobsleigh team from underdogs into serious global medal contenders.
As he heads into his third Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina 2026, Hall’s ambition goes beyond participation—he is determined to complete the journey he began years ago.
Hall’s path to bobsleigh success is a compelling story of athletic transformation. Raised in West Sussex, he was once a mischievous schoolboy who found his focus through rugby and athletics. A gifted decathlete, he once set a national record and ranked among the top UK discus throwers. Identified by a talent programme at Brunel University, he initially tried skeleton but quickly realized his true passion was piloting a bobsleigh.
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Since establishing his base at the University of Bath’s Sports Training Village, Hall’s achievements have been extraordinary. In 2023, he captained his crew to Great Britain’s first World Championship 4-man medal since 1939—a silver in St Moritz—and later that year, secured the country’s first-ever European 4-man title.
Brad Hall’s Historic Achievements:
- World Championship Silver (4-man, 2023)
- World Championship Bronze (4-man, 2025)
- European Champion (4-man, 2023)
- European Championship Bronze (2-man, 2025 & 2026)
- 30 World Cup Medals—the most ever by a British male bobsledder
The journey toward 2026 has not been without hardship. Hall overcame major challenges, including back surgery in 2023 and a season disrupted by injuries to himself and his teammates. Yet, Team Hall approaches the Olympics in outstanding form. They finished the 2025/26 World Cup season as the highest-ranked non-German crew, placing 4th overall. Recently, Hall and his longtime partner Taylor Lawrence earned a European bronze in St Moritz, reaffirming their presence among the world’s elite.
“We know we’re good enough to win a medal,” Hall said confidently before the Games. “All we have to do is go out there and do it. It would be recognition for all the hard work we’ve put in.”
Leading a tight-knit squad composed of Olympians Greg Cackett, Taylor Lawrence, and rookie Leon Greenwood, Hall highlights their brotherly bond as a key to their success—a spirit that gives them an edge against the well-funded German teams.
As pilot of both the two-man and four-man sleds, Hall’s responsibilities are immense. From selecting the fastest runners for his sled to navigating 19 curves at blistering speeds, Britain’s “Bobsleigh Brad” is ready to steer Team GB to new heights.