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Great Britain's gold medallist Matt Weston talking to BBC Sport: "It means everything. It means a hell of a lot to me personally, I've worked so hard for this. But everyone back home - my fiance, my family, my friends, everyone who has sacrificed everything for this. I've missed funerals, birthdays, everything for this moment. It feels amazing.

"Even if you're not part of my close circle, if you play the national lottery you are supporting me as well so thank you so much. Hopefully I did you proud!"

British Olympic skeleton champions

2010 - Amy Williams

2014 - Lizzy Yarnold

2018 - Lizzy Yarnold

2026 – Matt Weston

John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One

It was only on Matt Weston's first run that he had a little tap but from that point on he has been absolutely flawless.

He's been a class above everyone - he's the cream of the crop and undoubtedly deserved this gold medal.

Lizzy Yarnold
Two-time Olympic skeleton champion on BBC Two

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Every single one of the four runs were absolute perfection. Incredibly impressive from Matt Weston.

What stands out for me is each and every time Matt Weston stood at the start block he was looking down the track, he excelled, he accelerated, he was so focused.

I really can't find the words to describe how incredibly impressed I am with his performance.

Matt Weston's gold medal performance:

• Run one: 56.21 seconds
• Run two: 55.88
• Run three: 55.63
• Run four: 55.61

Lizzy Yarnold
Two-time Olympic skeleton champion on BBC Two

Matt Weston is travelling so fast and making decisions in tenths of a second, he doesn't have any time to think ahead.

He must be physically exhausted and emotionally overwhelmed. These athletes work three sessions a day, looking at analysis, looking at tenths of a second. It's paid off.

1. Matt Weston (Great Britain) - 3:43.33
2. Axel Jungk (Germany) - 3:44.21 (+0.88)
3. Christopher Grotheer (Germany) - 3:44.40 (+1.07)
4. Wenhao Chen (China) - 3:44.59 (+1.26)
5. Amedeo Bagnis (Italy) - 3:44.74 (+1.41)

Great Britain's Marcus Wyatt finished in ninth place with a time of 3:45.77 (+2.44).

John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One

What a performance. Absolutely amazing. Matt Weston, take a bow.

John Hunt
Sliding commentator on BBC Two

Matt Weston is in a completely different league. It is a life-changing moment.

He has done it with a flourish. Wonderful, wonderful moment for him.

That was sensational, dominant throughout. Quite, quite spectacular from Matt Weston and very deserved. He has torn apart the skeleton scene all winter. What a feeling.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Matt Weston - on his final run - flies down the track in 55.61 seconds.

His third sub-56 time. Another track record.

His winning time is 3:43.33 - that's +0.88 faster than second-placed Axel Jungk.

Great Britain haven't won a medal in Milan-Cortina.

No British man has been Olympic skeleton champion.

Axel Jungk goes into the gold medal position with a final run of 56.10. It's only the fourth-fastest effort of run four.

His final time is 3:44.21.

Matt Weston is up next. As long as he stays on the track...

John Hunt
Sliding commentator on BBC Two

Chen drops back into fourth place but a lot could happen. Christopher Grotheer has guaranteed a bronze medal to go with his gold from Beijing.

Absolute class from him.

John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One

Another great slide. Christopher Grotheer showed his experience of being an Olympic champion.

Germany's Christopher Grotheer - the defending champion - will win a medal at the 2026 Olympics.

He goes sub-56 in his final run. His overall time is +0.19 faster than Wenhao Chen.

Grotheer's team-mate Axel Jungk is next up.

John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One

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That was a really good run that's going to apply so much pressure. I was almost going to say a medal-worthy run but we'll see in a second.

China's Wenhao Chen will be fourth at worst with a time of 3:44.59. He lets out a big cheer as he leaves the track.

Three to come.

Defending champion Christopher Grotheer.

2022 silver medallist Axel Jungk.

And finally, Great Britain's Matt Weston.

I asked before but I'll ask again. Thumbs up for a Matt Weston gold.

John Jackson
Two-time Olympic bobsledder on BBC One

That was a really good run from Amedeo Bagnis. I don't think he could've done much more to pick up more speed. Ultimately, he's done really well in all four runs. He's done enough to apply some pressure here.