Matt Weston has delivered a stunning series of performances, capturing two skeleton gold medals at the Winter Olympics, and he believes his best is yet to come — despite battling a shoulder injury.
In Cortina, Weston dominated the men’s skeleton event, leading from start to finish and winning by nearly a full second. He followed that by turning a 0.3-second deficit into a 0.17-second victory in the mixed team event alongside Tabby Stoecker, marking a remarkable double triumph.
Weston made history as the first British athlete to win two medals at the same Winter Games. Remarkably, he achieved this while managing a persistent shoulder problem. “I’m already scheduled for surgery as soon as I get back,” Weston revealed. “I’ve needed it for about a year, but we held off until after the Games.”
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The injury forced him to limit physical strain, especially carrying his sled, which he explained was not due to laziness but because it would have been too painful. “I competed with a dodgy shoulder and often significant pain,” he said. “The team did an incredible job getting me to these Games in a condition where I could compete.”
Adding to his challenges, Weston also tore a quad muscle before the season began. Despite these setbacks, he remains “Captain 110 percent,” driven by an insatiable desire to improve. “I’m always wanting to be faster, not just physically but also improving my runs down the track,” he said. “There’s still potential to get faster, which is amazing.”
Following their victories, Weston and Stoecker celebrated late into the night, fueled by adrenaline and the overwhelming excitement of gold medals around their necks. “It still doesn’t feel real,” Weston admitted. “Winning one medal hasn’t fully sunk in, let alone two.”
The pair’s achievements have brought newfound attention to skeleton in Britain. Stoecker noted, “Skeleton isn’t always widely watched outside the Olympics, despite consistent success at World Cups and World Championships. This Olympic moment, with national support and media coverage, is huge — not just for us but for everyone who might be inspired by our journey.”
Weston has also noticed a surge in interest in the sport, with around 3,500 people applying to the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association’s (BBSA) talent identification program since their wins. “That means a lot to me — being part of inspiring the next generation,” he said.
As Matt Weston prepares for surgery and recovery, his competitive spirit and determination remain unshaken — his need for speed undiminished.