An incredible achievement – but I’m baffled that this is the winter sport that we’re world-class in. How does someone from the UK even get into Skeleton?
Bec21-21 on
Is this the same skeleton that the Ukrainian guy had a chance to win before he got banned for honoring war dead Ukrainians?
amanset on
I’m genuinely amazed when we win anything at the Winter Olympics. Great work.
paper_zoe on
It’s always amazing when we have an athlete who just dominates like that. I was so nervous watching, but he just kept getting faster and faster, extending his lead. Doing that, at that pace, 4 times and not putting a foot wrong once is just insane. It felt like watching Keely Hodgkinson at the Olympics two years ago or Adam Peaty when he was at his peak. Just amazing to watch.
And the first time in my life I’ve seen a British man win Winter Olympic gold, which seems mad but true. And the last time that happened was Torville and Dean. So when British men do win, they are absolutely perfect, like Matt’s been these last two days. And he has a chance for another on Sunday in the team event!
Frankiethrowaway121 on
First British Man to win gold since Dean in 84. That’s crazy. 5 women’s golds in 5 different games since then.
samivey72 on
Brilliant from Matt ! Did a stunning job and truly dominated at the biggest competition of them all. Been some tough breaks this week but great to get on the scoreboard with a Gold Medal.
zrkillerbush on
He broke the track record 4 times in a row, insane achievement!
MrPilgrim on
He was spotted in a talent programme as others have said. From there it’s a bit like our success in the velodrome – funding, marginal gains, analytics type stuff. Choose the sport where you can make a difference analytically and focus on just that. Rather impressive!
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An incredible achievement – but I’m baffled that this is the winter sport that we’re world-class in. How does someone from the UK even get into Skeleton?
Is this the same skeleton that the Ukrainian guy had a chance to win before he got banned for honoring war dead Ukrainians?
I’m genuinely amazed when we win anything at the Winter Olympics. Great work.
It’s always amazing when we have an athlete who just dominates like that. I was so nervous watching, but he just kept getting faster and faster, extending his lead. Doing that, at that pace, 4 times and not putting a foot wrong once is just insane. It felt like watching Keely Hodgkinson at the Olympics two years ago or Adam Peaty when he was at his peak. Just amazing to watch.
And the first time in my life I’ve seen a British man win Winter Olympic gold, which seems mad but true. And the last time that happened was Torville and Dean. So when British men do win, they are absolutely perfect, like Matt’s been these last two days. And he has a chance for another on Sunday in the team event!
First British Man to win gold since Dean in 84. That’s crazy. 5 women’s golds in 5 different games since then.
Brilliant from Matt ! Did a stunning job and truly dominated at the biggest competition of them all. Been some tough breaks this week but great to get on the scoreboard with a Gold Medal.
He broke the track record 4 times in a row, insane achievement!
He was spotted in a talent programme as others have said. From there it’s a bit like our success in the velodrome – funding, marginal gains, analytics type stuff. Choose the sport where you can make a difference analytically and focus on just that. Rather impressive!