Team GB is aiming for its most successful Winter Olympics yet at the upcoming Milano Cortina Games. UK Sport, the organization that supports Olympic and Paralympic sports in the UK, foresees Team GB winning between four to eight medals in northern Italy. This target surpasses Team GB’s previous best performances at the Sochi 2014 and Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games, where they secured five medals, including one gold.
The optimism surrounding Team GB’s prospects stems from the strong lineup of athletes heading to Italy, including world champions, X Games gold medallists, and World Cup podium finishers. In the 2024/25 season, British winter athletes claimed nine World Championship medals across various sports, showcasing their potential for success.
British skiers and snowboarders have achieved significant milestones, with 28 major podium finishes in Olympic events, three Crystal Globes (World Cup titles), and a World Championship title by Zoe Atkin. Chef de mission Eve Muirhead, a curling gold medalist in 2022, emphasized the meticulous preparations and focus on creating optimal conditions for athletes to excel when it matters most.
With high expectations set for Team GB in disciplines such as men’s skeleton, curling, skiing, and snowboarding, Mirror Sport delves into the top contenders poised to secure medals in Italy. Double men’s skeleton world champion Weston, currently leading the men’s rankings, has been dominant in World Cup events, with strong performances expected from him and teammate Marcus Wyatt.
World Cup gold medallist Muir, a standout in slopestyle and big air events, and young snowboarding sensation Brookes, who made history as the youngest world champion in 2023, are also tipped as medal prospects. Atkin, the reigning halfpipe world champion, and Bankes, a two-time Crystal Globe winner in snowboarding, are among the athletes poised for success in their respective events.
The spotlight is also on the figure skating duo Fear and Gibson, aiming to secure Britain’s first Olympic figure skating medal since 1994. British curlers led by Bruce Mouat are looking to build on their past successes, with a strong chance to improve upon their silver medal from 2022.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will take place from February 6-22, offering fans over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. Throughout the games, viewers can access comprehensive Olympic coverage through the £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription, including TNT Sports 2 for round-the-clock updates and highlights.