Expectations are running high for Team GB to secure a substantial number of medals at this year’s Winter Olympics.
The Daily Mirror’s comprehensive guide to the Games is now available, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis of the top contenders for glory, profiles of international stars to watch, and detailed insights into the 16 sports being showcased at Milan Cortina.
To help you plan your viewing experience, a day-to-day schedule is provided to ensure you don’t miss any of the action on the ice and snow.
Mia Brookes, who made history as the youngest snowboarding world champion at 16, has the opportunity to secure two medals in slopestyle and big air, potentially becoming the first British athlete to achieve this at a single Winter Games.
Zoe Atkin, following her sister Izzy’s bronze win in 2018, claimed freestyle skiing’s halfpipe world gold last year and holds the World Cup title, showcasing her remarkable consistency.
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir, a double X Games medalist and Youth Olympic medalist at only 21 years old, is another talent to watch in the big air and slopestyle events.
Excitement awaits in snowboard cross competitions.
Charlotte Bankes, a strong contender in snowboard cross, has shown resilience after setbacks, securing world silver and multiple World Cup victories. Teaming up with Huw Nightingale, they are poised for success in the team event.
Skeleton, Britain’s national winter sport, faces a challenging season with Matt Weston, a two-time world champion and dominant force in the sport, leading the way. Marcus Wyatt, his teammate, is a formidable competitor.
Although it has been over a decade since Britain’s last bobsleigh medal, Brad Hall’s crew has shown consistent competitiveness against top rivals, including winning two world medals.
Ice dancers Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are strong contenders to secure Britain’s first figure skating medal in over three decades, having previously won world bronze.
Bruce Mouat, a two-time world champion, and Jen Dodds are expected to shine in the mixed team event, building on their past successes in curling.
Noteworthy international athletes, such as figure skater Ilia Malinin and skier Lindsey Vonn, add further excitement to the Winter Olympics with their exceptional performances.
The NHL stars return to compete for ice hockey medals after a long hiatus, while cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is a strong favorite for gold.
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