Matt Weston - 鈥淧revious GB success is my motivation鈥�
Aimee joins skeleton athlete Matt Weston for a stroll around his training base at the University of Bath, they chat about his imminent games debut, training and aspirations.
Aimee Fuller brings you The Winter Olympic Mile podcast on 麻豆约拍 Sounds. With the Beijing winter games edging ever closer, it felt only right that she catches up with some of the athletes who are heading out to represent their nations. As a former professional snowboarder and two-time winter Olympian, she knows just how it feels, so is buzzing to introduce you to some of Team GB鈥檚 finest, as they prepare for their shot at Olympic gold, as well as some of the biggest international names from around the world.
This time out Aimee meets Olympic debutant Matt Weston as he embarks on his first games. Matt has risen through the ranks, having originally been brought in to work towards the 2026 Olympics, but his rapid success has brought that forward.
Matt secured a world cup victory just before Christmas so is in great form, and with such a rich history in GB skeleton success at the games, with the likes of Laura Deas, Lizzy Yarnold and Amy Williams all winning medals at the last three games, the team will want to continue that run of form in China. He explains how he got into the sport, how he deals with the incredible speed and danger of skeleton, as well as his aspirations for Beijing.
Aimee managed to catch up with Matt at his training base in Bath - the only push track facility in the UK - to get the lowdown on the sport first hand.
In this podcast series Aimee is going to be taking these athletes for a one-mile walk, getting them out and about to chat everything from training plans, food and Olympic goals. Aimee has put together an amazing line-up, there are so many Olympic legends in this series it's unbelievable; from medal-winning Team GB legends such as curling鈥檚 Eve Muirhead and skeleton鈥檚 Laura Deas, to international icons such as Marcus Kleveland and Mark McMorris. She鈥檒l also be checking in with Olympic debutants such as speed skater Niall Treacy, so many great characters coming your way.
She'll also be dropping in with athletes while they're out in Beijing. Remember you can only hear it right here on 麻豆约拍 Sounds... So come on, stroll with us.
