Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker Capture Mixed Team Skeleton Gold at Winter Olympics

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 15, 2026 4:42 PM ET

Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker Capture Mixed Team Skeleton Gold at Winter Olympics

Team GB has made a remarkable achievement by securing two Winter Olympic titles in one day, with Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker winning gold in the mixed team skeleton event. This historic victory marks the first time British athletes have captured three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics.

Historic Wins at the Winter Olympics

The momentous day began with Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale winning the snowboard cross mixed team event. Later, Weston and Stoecker showcased their exceptional skills on the track in Cortina. Weston, who previously claimed individual gold just two days before, became the first Briton to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

Performance Highlights

Stoecker, aged 25, set a challenging benchmark with her impressive run of 1:00.77. This time placed her 0.18 seconds behind the leading German competitors. As the last pair to take their turn, Weston and Stoecker were ranked as top seeds, adding pressure to their performance.

However, Weston, at 28 years old, delivered a remarkable run, clocking in at 58.59 seconds. This performance secured his second Olympic gold and gave the pair a combined winning time of 1:59:36.

A Reflective Moment

“The individual event is amazing, but achieving this as a team in a sport that is usually individual is incredible,” Weston expressed after the victory. “Being Olympic champions with my teammate is surreal. I’m looking forward to the celebrations!”

Close Competitors

Another British pair, Marcus Wyatt and Freya Tarbit, narrowly missed out on a medal. They finished just 0.01 seconds behind, while German teams Christopher Grotheer and Jacqueline Pfeifer took silver, and Axel Jungk and Susanne Kreher secured bronze.