Team GB skeleton gold medallist says she discovered talent after Instagram ad
Summary
Tabitha Stoecker discovered her talent for skeleton racing through an Instagram ad and won a gold medal with Matt Weston for Team GB at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. The duo beat Germany to secure the win, and their success has inspired many to join the British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association. Despite challenges, like a lack of ice tracks in the UK, Team GB continues to excel in skeleton.Key Facts
- Tabitha Stoecker found out she was good at skeleton after seeing an Instagram ad.
- She won a gold medal in the mixed team skeleton event with teammate Matt Weston.
- They beat Germany by 0.17 seconds to win the gold.
- Stoecker began her career in circus performance before discovering skeleton.
- It was Stoecker's first Olympics, and she started competing internationally in December 2021.
- More than 4,000 people have signed up for skeleton trials since their win.
- Team GB trains on a push track at the University of Bath due to the absence of ice tracks in the UK.
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