Skeleton sees surge from goldrush 2026 Games
The success of Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker at the Winter Olympics has sparked unprecedented interest in the sport of skeleton in Great Britain. Over 7,000 individuals have signed up for a talent identification campaign aimed at discovering future stars in skeleton and bobsleigh. This surge in interest is a significant boost for a sport that lacks an ice track for training.
- ▪Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker won three gold medals in skeleton at the Winter Olympics.
- ▪More than 7,000 people have signed up for a talent identification campaign launched by the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association.
- ▪Around 2,400 people registered interest on the days Weston and Stoecker won their gold medals.
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