Matt Weston has won the gold medal in the men's skeleton event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, securing Team GB's first medal of the Games.
Weston, who set a track record on all four of his runs, finished with a sensational overall time of 3:43.33, according to BBC Sport.
Germany's Axel Jungk took silver, 0.88 seconds behind Weston, while defending Olympic champion Christopher Grotheer secured bronze, 1.07 seconds behind the British athlete.
Pressure to Deliver
Weston, the heavy favorite to top the podium, had to block out the pressure and noise surrounding the event, including the controversy over the British team's helmet design and the disqualification of Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych.
The 28-year-old from Redhill, who has dominated the sport in the past four-year cycle, told BBC Sport that he has learned to "love the pressure and expectation" and that it has become a driving force for his success.
Path to Success
Weston's journey to the top of the podium was not without its challenges, having finished 15th at his maiden Games in Beijing and considering quitting the sport after a disappointing result four years ago.
However, he has since worked on his mentality and developed a winning formula, which includes a strict training regimen, a love for pasta, and a focus on visualizing the track and understanding its twists and turns.
Historic Achievement
Weston's gold medal win marks a historic achievement for British sport, as he becomes the first British man to win winter gold since Christopher Dean topped the ice dancing podium alongside Jayne Torvill in 1984.
Weston will look to build on his success as he partners Amelia Coltman in the mixed team event on Sunday.
