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'I'm favourite for BBC SPOTY over Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris – it's utterly surreal'

Matt Weston expresses surprise and excitement at being the favorite for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after winning gold at the Winter Olympics.

Mar 7 β€’ 09:30 UTC
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National & Local

Matt Weston reveals the impact of stunning Olympic success at Crufts 2026

Matt Weston shares how his recent Olympic success has sparked interest in skeleton sport among all age groups, including a 70-year-old.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:52 UTC
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National & Local

Jubilant Team GB return home after record-breaking Winter Olympics

Team GB returns to the UK with their best-ever performance in the Winter Olympics, winning five medals, including three golds.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:36 UTC
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Life & Tech

Team GB's Matt Weston's go-to mattress for recovery comes with a free bedding bundle

Matt Weston, the Olympic gold medallist, highlights the importance of quality sleep for recovery, promoting a mattress from Dreams beds now available with a free bedding bundle.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:11 UTC
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Dog lover Matt Weston reveals crucial canine connection that powered him to Olympic gold

Matt Weston shares how his cocker spaniel, Logan, played a significant role in his journey to win two Olympic gold medals in skeleton events.

Feb 19 β€’ 12:42 UTC
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Team GB star breaks down in Winter Olympics retirement interview as Matt Weston supports

Dave Ryding, a 39-year-old skier representing Team GB, emotionally hints at retirement after finishing 17th in the men's slalom at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:48 UTC
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Sports

Veston wins Olympic gold medals despite serious injury trained by Dukurs

British skeleton athlete Matt Weston won two gold medals at the 2026 Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering from a serious shoulder injury.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:49 UTC
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The unwritten rule for Olympic champions dictates that they must buy five boxes of beer

British skeleton athlete Matt Weston, after winning two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics, must now adhere to a humorous tradition of buying beer for the track workers due to breaking multiple track records.

Feb 16 β€’ 15:32 UTC
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Winter Olympics hero Matt Weston makes eye-watering admission over genital injuries

Matt Weston, a double gold medallist in skeleton at the Winter Olympics, shares the dangers of the sport, including significant genital injuries.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:51 UTC
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BBC pundit who Clare Balding consoled live on TV leaves Winter Olympics coverage

Lizzy Yarnold, a BBC pundit and two-time Winter Olympics gold medalist, has concluded her coverage of the Winter Olympics after becoming emotional on air due to the success of fellow athlete Matt Weston.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:38 UTC
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BBC fans fume over 'worst blunder yet' during Winter Olympics coverage

Fans of the BBC expressed their outrage after the network's broadcast cut away from a crucial moment during the Winter Olympics, resulting in a significant blunder during Team GB's gold medal run in mixed team skeleton.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:59 UTC
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Sports

BBC issue Winter Olympics apology for 'terrible' coverage of historic Team GB moment

The BBC apologized for poor camera work during Matt Weston’s gold medal-winning run in the mixed team skeleton event at the Winter Olympics, causing viewers to miss the start.

Feb 15 β€’ 22:49 UTC
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Team GB gold medallist holds back tears live on BBC at Winter Olympics - 'I'm in shock'

Team GB's Tabby Stoecker expressed her emotions live on BBC after winning gold in the skeleton mixed team event at the Winter Olympics alongside Matt Weston.

Feb 15 β€’ 22:19 UTC
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Sports

British skeleton athlete was in a class of his own on the Olympic track

British skeleton athlete Matt Weston dominated the men's skeleton event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, setting track records in every run.

Feb 14 β€’ 16:18 UTC
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Matt Weston reveals exact moment he couldn't hold back tears after Team GB heroics

Matt Weston won Britain's first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing gold in the men's skeleton competition and shedding tears of joy after his victory.

Feb 14 β€’ 15:15 UTC
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Sports

Olympic gold means 'absolutely everything' to Team GB's Matt Weston

Team GB's Matt Weston reflected on his Olympic journey, stating that winning gold in the Winter Olympics means everything to him after a challenging previous experience.

Feb 14 β€’ 10:48 UTC
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BBC Winter Olympics coverage halted over tears, family heartbreak, three-word message

Matt Weston won Great Britain's first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's skeleton competition, expressing deep emotional gratitude in his victory speech.

Feb 14 β€’ 09:39 UTC
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Matt Weston dominates skeleton to become GB’s first male gold medallist since Christopher Dean

Matt Weston has won Great Britain's first male gold medal in winter Olympics since 1980, dominating the skeleton event in Italy.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:22 UTC
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Clare Balding steps in as Winter Olympics gold medallist breaks down on BBC coverage

Clare Balding intervened during the BBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics as commentator Lizzy Yarnold became emotional over Matt Weston's historic gold medal victory in men's skeleton.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:13 UTC
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Sports

Indriksons debuts with 18th place, Dukura's student Vestons becomes champion

Latvian athlete Emils Indriksons finished 18th in the Olympic skeleton competitions, while Great Britain's Matt Weston, a student of Martin Dukurs, won the championship.

Feb 13 β€’ 21:02 UTC
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Team GB wins first medal at Winter Olympics as Matt Weston secures gold

Team GB's Matt Weston won gold in the men's skeleton at the Winter Olympics, marking the team's first medal of the games.

Feb 13 β€’ 20:59 UTC
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Team GB win first gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

Matt Weston secures Team GB's first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's singles skeleton event.

Feb 13 β€’ 19:03 UTC
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Meet Matt Weston with 'annoyed' star gunning for Winter Olympic glory

Matt Weston leads the Skeleton event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics but expressed dissatisfaction with his performance after the first run.

Feb 13 β€’ 11:46 UTC
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Sports

Who is Matt Weston? The athlete going for Team GB's first gold at Winter Olympics

Matt Weston is poised to win Team GB's first medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after finishing the first day of the men's singles skeleton competition with a significant lead.

Feb 13 β€’ 10:11 UTC
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Team GB Winter Olympics star shares bed with closest rival 'like an old married couple'

Team GB's Matt Weston has shared that he frequently shares a bed with his closest rival Marcus Wyatt as they prepare for the Skeleton event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:55 UTC
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Team GB launch appeal over 'illegal' Winter Olympics equipment as ban harms medal hopes

Team GB's skeleton athletes Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt face challenges ahead of the Winter Olympics after their helmets were declared non-compliant by officials.

Feb 4 β€’ 18:02 UTC
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Amy Williams' advice to Matt Weston ahead of Winter Olympic skeleton tilt

Amy Williams offers motivational support to current world No.1 skeleton competitor Matt Weston as he prepares for the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, encouraging him to stay focused on his performance.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:27 UTC

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