Team GB secured its first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Saturday, February 14, as Matt Weston triumphed in the men's singles skeleton competition. The 28-year-old, who had been the favorite after leading at the halfway stage, completed a near-faultless final run, increasing his margin of victory to 0.88 seconds, according to Sky News.
Weston's victory marked Team GB's first medal of the games. He had previously demonstrated his prowess, having already secured world and European champion titles. Weston's success came after he set track records in the first two heats, as reported by Sky News.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a message of reassurance to America's allies at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, February 14, according to NPR Politics. Rubio aimed to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance after a period of strained relations.
In other news, the stories of approximately 60 bog bodies found in Germany are revealing details about the time of the Germanic tribes, according to Euronews. These bodies, dating back around 2,000 years, offer insights into the Iron Age. The wet, peaty environment of the bogs has led to the natural mummification of these individuals, now displayed in museums in northern Germany and Denmark.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games also saw Vladyslav Heraskevych of Team Ukraine participating in the Men's Training Heat 3 on February 10, according to NPR News.
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