"As a TV pundit, it was hard to keep my emotions in check watching Great Britain's skeleton success because I knew what it meant to Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker to become Olympic champions Matt twice, of course. Their achievements are not only historic but the day-to-day impact will be so meaningful to both of them. I remember seeing kids' drawings of me and people dressing up as Lizzy and now I'm seeing it from a different perspective. I'm incredibly proud of them."
"Winning gold with your teammate, as Matt and Tabby were able to experience in the new mixed event, is something special. In the individual events, you wait in the changing room and storm out when it is your turn. But this time the athletes lined up like aeroplanes on a runway, supporting their teammates before following them down the ice."
"There is a sense that some athletes have been in the right place at the right time in 2026. Austria's Janine Flock won skeleton gold for the first time at the age of 36. She led the standings going into the final heat when I defended my title in 2018 but ended fourth. Elana Meyers Taylor of Team USA won her first gold in the monobob aged 41. Her teammate Kaillie Humphries, 40, took bronze. It's a joy to see women in their prime in their 40s."
Milano Cortina allowed athletes and commentators to be present in town rather than being shuttled between venues, creating visible excitement and anticipation and providing a focus during difficult times. Great Britain's skeleton success carried deep emotional meaning for teammates Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker, with historic results promising significant day-to-day impact. Kids' drawings and fans dressing up reflected cultural resonance and inspired pride. The new mixed event fostered exceptional team camaraderie, with athletes supporting each other like aeroplanes on a runway before descending the ice. Older athletes achieved milestone golds, and long careers and retirements were celebrated alongside admired veterans like Dave Ryding.
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