Team GB is aiming for its most successful Winter Olympics at the upcoming Milano Cortina Games. UK Sport, the organization that supports Olympic and Paralympic sports throughout the UK, anticipates between four to eight medals in northern Italy. Previously, Team GB achieved its best Winter Games performance at Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018, securing five medals, including one gold. Nonetheless, Team GB officials are setting even higher goals for the forthcoming event.
This optimism is fueled by the strong lineup of Team GB athletes heading to Italy, which includes world champions, X Games gold medalists, and World Cup podium finishers. The winter sports season of 2024/25 saw British athletes claim nine World Championship medals across various disciplines. British skiers and snowboarders have also achieved remarkable success with 28 major podium finishes in Olympic events, three Crystal Globes, and one World Championship title by Zoe Atkin.
Eve Muirhead, the chef de mission and a curling gold medalist, described the preparations for the upcoming games as meticulous, emphasizing the focus on creating ideal conditions for athletes to perform at their peak when it matters most. With high expectations set for Team GB in several disciplines, Mirror Sport examines the top contenders poised to secure medals in Italy.
For instance, Weston, a double men’s skeleton world champion, has dominated the World Cup circuit with three consecutive overall titles. Muir, a two-time World Cup gold medalist, has excelled in slopestyle and big air events. Brookes, the youngest ever snowboarding world champion, has shown great potential for Olympic success. Atkin, the current halfpipe world champion, has been consistent on the World Cup circuit, securing podium finishes and a recent gold at the X Games.
Bankes, a world champion in snowboarding, and the figure skating duo Fear and Gibson are also strong contenders for medals. The British curling team, led by Bruce Mouat, is expected to build on their previous success and contend for medals in Milano Cortina. The Winter Olympic Games are scheduled from February 6-22, and fans can watch over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video.
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