Team GB Eyes Record Success in 2026 Winter Olympics: Medal Hopes and Full Squad
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, Team GB is poised to make a significant impact in Milan-Cortina. Following a lackluster performance in Beijing, the team has regrouped with a blend of experienced athletes and emerging talents. UK Sport predicts a possible record of up to eight medals, while Team GB aims to surpass its previous best of five medals from past Winter Olympics.
Team GB’s Medal Hopes for the 2026 Winter Olympics
With genuine optimism surrounding their chances, Team GB is looking to excel in various disciplines. Chef de mission Eve Muirhead has highlighted this squad’s potential, stating it could “disrupt the natural order” in winter sports.
Top Medal Contenders
- Matt Weston (Skeleton)
- Age: 28
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: 2025 World Champion, winning five out of seven World Cup races this season.
- Marcus Wyatt (Skeleton)
- Age: 34
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: Silver medalist at the 2025 World Championships.
- Tabitha Stoecker (Skeleton)
- Age: 25
- Previous Olympics: None
- Achievements: Gold at 2023 World Cup, mixed team silver with Weston in 2024.
- Amelia Coltman (Skeleton)
- Age: 29
- Previous Olympics: None
- Achievements: European Championships bronze and silver medals.
- Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (Figure Skating)
- Age: 26 and 31, respectively
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: 2025 World Championships bronze medalists.
- Mia Brookes (Snowboard Slopestyle and Big Air)
- Age: 19
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: Junior World Champion gold and silver in 2022; World Championships gold in 2023.
- Charlotte Bankes (Snowboard Cross)
- Age: 30
- Previous Olympics: 2014, 2018 (with France), 2022 (with GB)
- Achievements: First British snowboarding world champion in 2021.
- Kirsty Muir (Freestyle Skiing)
- Age: 21
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: Gold in the 2026 X Games, previous World Cup medals.
- Zoe Atkin (Freestyle Skiing)
- Age: 23
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: World Championship silver medalist; X Games gold in 2026.
- Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds (Curling)
- Age: 31 and 34, respectively
- Previous Olympics: 2022
- Achievements: Silver medalists in 2022; multiple European and World Championship medals.
Full Team GB Squad Overview
| Discipline | Athletes |
|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing | Dave Ryding, Billy Major, Laurie Taylor |
| Skeleton | Amelia Coltman, Tabitha Stoecker, Matt Weston, Marcus Wyatt |
| Skiing | Kirsty Muir, Zoe Atkin |
| Snowboarding | Charlotte Bankes, Mia Brookes |
| Figure Skating | Lilah Fear, Lewis Gibson |
| Curling | Bruce Mouat, Jennifer Dodds |
With this robust squad, Team GB is well-prepared to contend for medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The athletes’ preparation and past achievements suggest a promising outcome in Cortina, as they aim to elevate Britain’s status in winter sports.
