Skeleton sensation Matt Weston is confident that his best performances lie ahead, despite an already dominant season on the World Cup circuit. The 28-year-old, who trains at the University of Bath, is set to be one of the hottest favourites for British gold at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina after securing five wins out of seven races and clinching his third consecutive overall world title.
Weston’s season has been all the more impressive considering he has battled a significant thigh injury throughout, forcing him to push through adversity as he fought to maintain his top ranking. Reflecting on the challenges, Weston shared with the Press Association, “I started the season carrying a pretty big injury, so I haven’t been able to give 100%. It hasn’t been the ideal season physically or mentally. But winning races at 60 or 70% capacity boosts my confidence. The Olympics are a different challenge, though, and I know I need to be at my absolute best.”
His success, complemented by teammate Marcus Wyatt’s strong performances—including finishing third overall and clinching the other two World Cup races—marks a remarkable turnaround for the British skeleton team. This contrasts sharply with their disappointing performance at the 2022 Beijing Games, where Weston’s 14th place was the best result among British skeleton competitors, breaking a long-standing medal streak since the sport’s reintroduction in 2002.
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Recalling that low point, Weston admitted he nearly quit the sport after the 2022 Games. “It was a huge emotional blow. You dedicate your life to the Olympics, and when it doesn’t go as planned, it’s devastating. I felt I had let down myself, my family, and the nation,” he said. However, rather than giving up, Weston channeled that frustration into renewed determination and a complete reset of his approach.
“I truly believe that our current success stems from the hard lessons we learned in Beijing. We had to throw out old habits, rethink our strategies, and just start fresh. Since then, it’s been an incredible journey full of ups and downs, but ultimately one of growth and achievement,” Weston concluded.
As Matt Weston prepares to compete on the world’s biggest stage again, his resilience and determination make him a formidable contender for Olympic gold—an achievement British skeleton fans will be eagerly anticipating.