Three outstanding athletes, Olympic Champions Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker, together with British Skeleton medallist Marcus Wyatt, have been formally inducted into the University of Bath Hall of Fame for Sport. This ceremony acknowledged their remarkable achievements and contribution to British winter sports.
Hosted by Bath & North East Somerset Council (BANES) at The Guildhall in Bath city centre, the event celebrated the exceptional performances of British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association (BBSA) athletes during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. It also highlighted the longstanding partnership between the BBSA and the University of Bath, which has been a UK Sport-accredited Elite Training Centre for 25 years. The university’s unique outdoor push-start track is central to training Britain’s top bobsleigh and skeleton athletes.
Over this period, British athletes have amassed an impressive haul of 10 Olympic medals, including five golds. The latest victories at the Cortina Sliding Centre saw Weston dominate the men’s skeleton final, winning by nearly a full second, before teaming up with Stoecker to claim gold in the inaugural Olympic skeleton mixed team event.
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Weston not only secured an Olympic clean sweep but also holds the titles of reigning World, European, and Overall World Cup Champion. His extraordinary four-year run culminated in 42 medals, with 22 golds, marking him as one of the sport’s greatest competitors.
Speaking at his induction by Professor Phil Taylor, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University, Weston expressed heartfelt gratitude: “This journey has changed my life in ways I never imagined. None of this would be possible without the incredible support from coaches, teammates, and staff at Bath. Thank you for this honour and recognition of our hard work.”
At just 25 years old, Stoecker became the youngest Hall of Fame inductee, welcomed by Professor Cassie Wilson, the University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience). Reflecting on her Olympic debut and top-five finish in the women’s skeleton event, she shared, “I am truly proud to be recognised by the University. Many in this room have supported me along the way, and I sincerely appreciate everything you’ve done.”
Double Olympian Marcus Wyatt, inducted by Stephen Baddeley, Director of Sport at the University, praised the programme’s impact on his career. Since 2014, Wyatt has competed over 100 times for Great Britain, securing 34 medals including European Championship gold in 2024 and World Championship silver in 2025. He was also the only athlete to challenge Weston on the World Cup circuit during the 2025-26 season.
Reflecting on the event attended by more than 100 guests, including former Olympic gold medalist Amy Williams and current skeleton athletes, Professor Phil Taylor remarked: “We congratulate our Hall of Fame inductees and thank BANES for hosting this inspiring celebration. Our partnership with BBSA is a source of immense pride, and witnessing the continued success of our athletes at the Olympic level is truly thrilling. We look forward to many more years of excellence in sport here at Bath.”