Team GB has high expectations for a successful medal collection at the upcoming Winter Olympics. The Daily Mirror guide to the Games is now available, offering exclusive interviews, insights into top contenders, profiles of global stars, and explanations of the 16 sports featured at Milan Cortina. A detailed day-to-day guide is also provided to help viewers plan their schedule for watching the ice and snow events.
Mia Brookes made history as the youngest snowboarding world champion at 16 and aims to become the first British athlete to secure two medals in slopestyle and big air at a single Winter Games. Zoe Atkin, following her sister Izzy’s bronze win in 2018, clinched gold in freestyle skiing’s halfpipe last year and holds the World Cup title.
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir, aged 21, is a double X Games medalist and Youth Olympic medalist to watch in big air and slopestyle. Snowboard cross promises excitement, with Charlotte Bankes, a strong contender after securing world silver and multiple World Cup victories.
In skeleton, Matt Weston, a two-time world champion and frequent World Cup winner, leads the British men’s team alongside Marcus Wyatt. Bobsleigh crew led by Brad Hall has been consistent challengers against German sleds, aiming to secure Britain’s first bobsleigh medal in 12 years.
Figure skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are in contention for Britain’s first medal since Torvill and Dean’s bronze 32 years ago. Bruce Mouat, a two-time world champion, and Jen Dodds are expected to shine in the mixed team event. Noteworthy performances are anticipated from figure skater Ilia Malinin and skier Lindsey Vonn, making a comeback after eight years.
NHL stars return to compete for ice hockey medals after a 12-year hiatus. Cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is a strong favorite for gold. The Daily Mirror’s guide is available for purchase online and in selected stores, providing in-depth coverage of the Winter Olympics.
