Team GB’s best chance of Winter Olympics gold dealt major blow after helmets ban

2026-02-04 - 14:55

Skeleton crew’s helmets ruled ineligible on eve of Games Great Britain appeal to court of arbitration for sport Great Britain’s best hopes of a gold medal at the Winter Olympics have suffered a significant blow after skeleton’s governing body sensationally banned Team GB’s aerodynamic helmets for being the wrong shape. Team GB’s Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt have dominated skeleton all season, winning all seven of the World Cup races, and making them strong favourites to win gold and silver here in Milan. Continue reading...