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Double Olympic gold medalist Matt Weston refuses to keep his medals locked away, carrying them in a hand-knitted pouch from diver Tom Daley so strangers can hold them and feel inspired. His fiancée thinks he's being reckless, but Weston believes touching Olympic gold might change someone's life.
UK Sport's open-to-all Talent ID program has turned everyday athletes into Winter Olympic champions, including two skeleton gold medalists who never tried the sport before. Anyone over 17 can apply online to discover if they have what it takes.
Matt Weston dominated all four runs to claim Olympic gold in men's skeleton, delivering Team GB's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Games. Four years after nearly quitting the sport following disappointment in Beijing, the 28-year-old has mastered both the track and his mindset.
Britain's Matt Weston smashed the track record and built a commanding lead at the Winter Olympics, putting himself in prime position to win gold. The two-time world champion shook off early mistakes to dominate the field with two runs remaining.
British skeleton star Matt Weston shattered the track record at the Winter Olympics, building a commanding lead that puts him within striking distance of gold. After a frustrating first run, the two-time world champion delivered a flawless second performance that has Team GB buzzing with hope.