Renowned BBC commentator John Hunt voiced his discontent with the camera work of the host broadcaster during the Winter Olympics coverage. The missed initial moments of Matt Weston’s gold medal-winning mixed team skeleton run left viewers frustrated. In a thrilling competition alongside Tabitha Stoecker, the Team GB athlete clinched Britain’s second gold medal of the day by outperforming two German teams.
As Weston geared up to start his run, the camera inexplicably shifted focus away from him to capture a close-up of the Team GB official signaling the start. This sudden change in camera angle meant that viewers missed witnessing the beginning of the historic sporting achievement.
Numerous critics, including Hunt, expressed disappointment with the camerawork, with Hunt exclaiming, “Oh, what are they doing, what are they playing at; that’s terrible!” Despite the initial mishap, Hunt later apologized and tried to compose himself, acknowledging the error in camera work and reassuring viewers that Matt was on his way to the victory.
Weston, who secured Team GB’s first medal at the Games with a gold win on Friday, made history by becoming the first British athlete to claim two gold medals at a Winter Olympics. Stoeker initially trailed the German teams by 0.30 seconds, with the British team running last in the final.
In a spectacular 58.59-second run, Weston sealed his second triumph of the Games. The eventful day also saw Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale secure gold in the snowboard cross mixed team event, making it a Super Sunday for Team GB.
Despite the excitement, fans were disappointed as the live camera unexpectedly cut away from Weston during a crucial moment of his run. Weston, elated with his victory, shared his feelings, stating, “Luckily, I felt like I kind of knew what I needed to do… We’ve done it again!”
During a joint interview, Stoecker, visibly emotional, expressed gratitude towards Weston, highlighting the teamwork that led to their success. The accomplishment propelled Great Britain to 12th place in the medal standings, with all three medals garnered being gold within a remarkable three-day span.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are ongoing from February 6-22, offering fans over 850 hours of live action on discovery+ via Prime Video. The £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription provides access to TNT Sports 2, ensuring round-the-clock Olympic coverage throughout the games.
