As the 2026 Winter Olympics gets underway in Milan-Cortina, Team GB arrives equipped by one of its strongest squads ever, with UK Sport setting an ambitious target of four to eight medals a tally that would surpass the nation’s best Winter Olympic hauls from Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018.
1. Matt Weston – Skeleton (Gold Contender)
At the forefront of Britain’s medal hopes is Matt Weston, a dominant force in men’s skeleton. Weston has enjoyed a spectacular 2025-26 season, clinching the overall World Cup title and winning multiple World Cup races, marking him as a genuine gold medal favourite in Milan-Cortina.
2. Mia Brookes – Snowboarding Superstar
When you qualify for your first Olympic final 🥳
— Team GB (@TeamGB) February 8, 2026
19 year old Mia Brookes qualifies in 3rd place for tomorrow’s women's big air final 🔥#TeamGB | #MilanoCortina2026 pic.twitter.com/5389lTJMJe
Another standout is 19-year-old Mia Brookes, who has rapidly established herself among the world’s best snowboarders. Brookes has already claimed multiple X Games golds and World Cup titles in slopestyle and big air, making her one of Team GB’s most exciting medal prospects on snow.
3. Zoe Atkin – Freeski Halfpipe Champion
Amazing run! 🥇
— Team GB (@TeamGB) December 21, 2025
Zoe Atkin produced a magic run to score 89.25 and win gold at the Half Pipe World Cup in Copper Mountain last night! 👏
📸: Andrew Wevers/FIS pic.twitter.com/pnFZDhsQ2m
In free skiing, Zoe Atkin stands out as a top British contender, having already captured a world championship and X Games success in halfpipe. While competition in the discipline remains fierce internationally, Atkin’s upward trajectory suggests she could be in the hunt for a medal if not gold in one of the Olympics’ most spectacular events
With this blend of established world-class athletes and rising stars, Team GB’s 2026 Winter Olympics campaign has genuine potential to rewrite the nation’s winter sporting history.
