BBC commentator John Hunt expressed disappointment with the camera work by the host broadcaster, which caused viewers to miss the crucial start of Matt Weston’s gold-winning mixed team skeleton run. Weston, competing with Tabitha Stoecker, secured Britain’s second gold medal of the day, defeating two German teams. However, many tuning in to witness the event were left frustrated as the camera shifted away from Weston just before his launch down the slope.
The camera’s focus on a Team GB official rather than Weston at the start meant viewers missed the historic beginning of the race. Hunt, along with others, criticized the camerawork, calling it “terrible.” Despite the initial mishap, Weston delivered a remarkable 58.59-second run to claim his second gold medal of the Games, becoming the first British athlete to achieve such a feat at a Winter Olympics.
Stoecker, emotional during a joint interview, expressed gratitude to Weston for their teamwork, highlighting the shock and joy of their victory. The duo’s performance propelled Great Britain to 12th place in the medal standings, with all three of their medals being gold within a span of three days.
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