BBC commentator John Hunt expressed dissatisfaction with the camera work by the host broadcaster, as viewers missed the important beginning of Matt Weston’s gold-winning mixed team skeleton run. Competing with Tabitha Stoecker, Weston secured Britain’s second gold medal of the day by defeating two German teams. However, viewers were left frustrated by the missed start of this historic event.

During Weston’s setup at the slope, the camera abruptly shifted away from him to focus on a Team GB official giving the start signal, causing viewers to miss the initial moments of the significant sporting achievement. Many, including Hunt, criticized the camera work for this oversight.

Weston, who claimed gold on Friday, became the first British athlete to win two gold medals at a Winter Olympics. Stoecker initially posted a time 0.30 seconds behind the Germans before the Brits ran last in the final.

In a thrilling 58.59-second run, Weston secured his second victory of the Games, following a successful Super Sunday where Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale also secured gold in the snowboard cross mixed team event.

Despite the celebration, fans were disappointed as the live camera unexpectedly cut away from Weston during a crucial moment. Weston, elated with his win, shared his confidence and focus on getting the job done.

Stoecker, emotional during their joint interview, expressed gratitude and shock at the team effort that led to their success. This victory pushed Great Britain to 12th place in the medal standings, with all three medals won being gold within three days.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games run from February 6-22, offering over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. The £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription provides access to TNT Sports 2 for continuous Olympic coverage.

To stay updated, choose Daily Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the news that matters to you.