BBC commentator John Hunt voiced his displeasure with the camera work of the host broadcaster, as viewers missed the critical beginning of Matt Weston’s gold-winning mixed team skeleton run. Weston, alongside Tabitha Stoecker, triumphed over two German teams to secure Britain’s second gold medal of the day, leaving spectators frustrated.
During Weston’s preparations to start his run, the camera abruptly shifted focus away from him to capture a close-up of the Team GB official signaling the start, causing viewers to miss the historic moment.
Many, including Hunt, criticized the camerawork, with Hunt exclaiming, “Oh, what are they doing, what are they playing at; that’s terrible!” He later apologized and tried to compose himself for the rest of the run, acknowledging the technical mishap.
Weston, who clinched gold on Friday for Team GB’s first medal at the Games, became the first British athlete to secure two gold medals at a Winter Olympics. Stoecker initially trailed the German teams but, with a remarkable run time, contributed to the victory.
Despite the camera mishap during Weston’s winning run, he delivered an impressive performance to secure his second gold medal. This success added to a memorable day for Team GB, with other athletes also achieving gold medals in different events.
The victory propelled Great Britain to 12th place in the medal standings, showcasing a series of golden triumphs within a short span. Fans can catch the ongoing Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games live on discovery+ via Prime Video, providing over 850 hours of action-packed coverage. Access to TNT Sports 2 for continuous Olympic coverage is available with a £3.99 discovery+ Entertainment subscription throughout the games.
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