Great Britain is heading to the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics with an unprecedented opportunity to break their record for the most medals won at consecutive Games. Based on this season’s World Cup performances, Team GB is poised to eclipse the five-medal haul they achieved in Sochi and Pyeongchang.
Winter sports are famously unpredictable, but several athletes stand out as strong contenders ready to lead Britain into new medal territory:
Skeleton
Dominating the men’s World Cup circuit, Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt claimed all seven race wins between them. On the women’s side, Tabitha Stoecker secured two silver medals and finished third overall. Additionally, Wyatt and Stoecker won two of four mixed team races, an event debuting at these Games. Prediction: 3 medals.
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Curling
Bruce Mouat aims to become the first Briton to win two medals at the same Winter Olympics. His men’s rink has reclaimed the world number one ranking after narrowly missing a medal in Beijing. Mouat also leads the mixed doubles standings alongside long-time partner and Beijing gold medallist Jennifer Dodds. Prediction: 2 medals.
Snowboard & Freestyle
Despite the challenging high-risk nature of freestyle events, Britain boasts several medal prospects. Mia Brookes (snowboard Big Air), Kirsty Muir (ski Big Air and slopestyle), and Zoe Atkin (ski halfpipe) all earned World Cup medals this season. Snowboard-cross star Charlotte Bankes secured wins in both individual and team events with teammate Huw Nightingale. Prediction: 2 medals.
Figure Skating
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are within reach of Britain’s first figure skating medal since the legendary Torvill and Dean. Their innovative routines featuring the Spice Girls and the Proclaimers have gained widespread acclaim. However, a bronze finish at the European Championships offers a cautious perspective. Prediction: 0 medals.
Other Events
Medals remain unlikely in two-man and four-man bobsleigh crews led by Brad Hall, and for alpine skier Dave Ryding and cross-country athlete Andrew Musgrave. Short-track hopes rest solely with Niall Treacy, who faces an uphill battle. Prediction: 0 medals.
Day-by-Day Highlights:
- Feb 4: Curling Mixed Doubles begins with Mouat and Dodds vs. Norway (18:05 GMT).
- Feb 6: Opening ceremony at San Siro, Milan, featuring Andrea Bocelli.
- Feb 9: Kirsty Muir (ski slopestyle) and Mia Brookes (snowboard Big Air) compete in finals.
- Feb 13: Skeleton medal races with Weston and Wyatt (18:30), plus Charlotte Bankes in snowboard-cross (09:00).
- Feb 15: Mixed team events in skeleton and snowboard-cross offer medal chances.
- Feb 16: Dave Ryding competes in his final Olympics men’s slalom (09:00); Muir targets ski Big Air final (18:30).
- Feb 21: Medal matches in curling; Zoe Atkin competes in women’s ski halfpipe (18:30).
- Feb 22: Final medal opportunities in men’s four-man bobsleigh (09:00) and potentially women’s curling.
With strong performances already indicating a promising campaign, Great Britain’s Winter Olympic team will be one to watch as they strive to make history on the ice and snow in Milan and Cortina.