Britain’s ice-cool hero Matt Weston has done it again, clinching yet another World Cup gold in men’s skeleton at the legendary St. Moritz track—smashing two track records in a single day.
The University of Bath-based sensation is now on the brink of making history, needing just a top-15 finish in the season finale to defend his IBSF Overall World Cup crown.
Dominance on the Ice
Weston, who is in red-hot form, stormed to victory in Switzerland, finishing a staggering half-a-second ahead of reigning Olympic champion Christopher Grotheer. This latest triumph marks his second successive win in St. Moritz, the spiritual home of skeleton racing, and cements his reputation as the man to beat on the ice.
And the day wasn’t over for the Brit speedster. Weston climbed the podium again, teaming up with Amelia Coltman to claim bronze in the mixed team event.
A Season to Remember
Weston’s incredible results continue his streak of medalling at every race he’s entered this season. His career tally of top-tier gold medals now stands at an eye-popping double digits—a feat few athletes ever achieve.
The celebrations don’t stop there for British Skeleton. Team-mate Marcus Wyatt remains second in the overall men’s rankings after an eighth-place finish in St. Moritz, keeping the Brits firmly at the top of their game. Meanwhile, Jacob Salisbury impressed with a 22nd-place finish in his first World Cup appearance of the season.
Women Shine in St. Moritz
In the women’s race, Tabby Stoecker narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth in a competitive field of 39. Amelia Coltman and Freya Tarbit both celebrated personal bests at St. Moritz, finishing 11th and 17th, respectively.
Tarbit and Wyatt also secured a strong fifth-place finish in the mixed team race, capping off an outstanding weekend for British Skeleton.
All Eyes on Lillehammer
The season will conclude on Friday, 7th February, in Lillehammer, where Weston looks set to make history with a second consecutive IBSF Overall World Cup crown. With British Skeleton firing on all cylinders, the future looks bright for Team GB on the ice.
The University of Bath continues to be the heart of British Skeleton, boasting the UK’s only outdoor push-start training track. It’s also where the athletes hone their strength and conditioning skills at the Team Bath Sports Training Village, proving once again that world-class facilities produce world-class talent.
Weston is living proof that British Skeleton is unstoppable—keep your eyes peeled for more gold as the season reaches its dramatic climax!
