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Team GB Poised for Winter Olympics After X Games Success

1/28/2026

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After Mia Brookes, Zoe Atkin, and Kirsty Muir won gold medals at the X Games, Team GB prepares for the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina.
The team has faced funding cuts and challenges, but UK Sport chief executive Vicky Gosling emphasizes a strong team culture and innovative training.
UK Sport predicts Team GB could win up to eight medals.
Atkin and Brookes are optimistic they are peaking at the right time.

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Story summary

After Mia Brookes, Zoe Atkin, and Kirsty Muir won gold medals at the X Games, Team GB prepares for the Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina.
The team has faced funding cuts and challenges, but UK Sport chief executive Vicky Gosling emphasizes a strong team culture and innovative training.
UK Sport predicts Team GB could win up to eight medals.
Atkin and Brookes are optimistic they are peaking at the right time.