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Winter Olympics: Team GB slider surges into pole position in skeleton

Editorial Team
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Matt Weston of Team GB competing on the skeleton track during the Winter Olympics

Matt Weston has propelled himself into first place with a composed third run in the men’s skeleton at the Winter Olympics.

The Team GB athlete delivered a clinical performance on day seven of the Games to overhaul his rivals.

He credited a relaxed technique for the success, noting that he aimed to "allow the sled to do the work".

Weston sets the pace

This masterful display sees the Briton looking down on the rest of the pack.

His smooth navigation of the icy track has raised genuine hopes of a podium finish for the squad.

Rivals were left trailing as the slider found the perfect line through the technical corners.

Eyeing Olympic glory

Pressure is now mounting ahead of the final deciding heat.

Weston must maintain this composure to secure a historic result for Great Britain.

Fans back home will be watching closely as the competition reaches its thrilling climax.