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Zoe Atkin Claims Bronze, Boosts Team GB's Medal Tally

2/22/2026

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Atkin Wins Bronze

Zoe Atkin won a bronze medal in the women's freeski halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, marking Team GB's fifth medal of the Games.
Atkin, 23, initially led after her first run but fell to third as Eileen Gu and Li Fanghui outperformed her.
She improved her score to 92.50 in her final attempt, just half a point shy of silver.
Atkin is the second British athlete to win an Olympic medal on skis, following her sister Izzy's bronze in 2018.
Team GB's medal tally includes three golds and one silver, matching their previous records from 2014 and 2018.

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Atkin Aims High

Zoe Atkin, the top qualifier in the freeski halfpipe, is competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina at 23, inspired by her sister Izzy Atkin’s 2018 bronze.
After finishing ninth at Beijing, she shifted from outcomes to enjoying skiing, with family support helping her overcome mental blocks.
She prepares for the Olympic final and feels confident, bolstered by a gold at the X Games.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, marked a significant milestone for British skiing when Izzy Atkin won a bronze medal, becoming the first British female skier to achieve this. This event, part of the first Winter Olympics with over 100 medal events, reflects the growing prominence of British athletes in winter sports, bolstered by increased investment in training programs.

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Atkin Wins Bronze

Zoe Atkin won a bronze medal in the women's freeski halfpipe final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, marking Team GB's fifth medal of the Games.
Atkin, 23, initially led after her first run but fell to third as Eileen Gu and Li Fanghui outperformed her.
She improved her score to 92.50 in her final attempt, just half a point shy of silver.
Atkin is the second British athlete to win an Olympic medal on skis, following her sister Izzy's bronze in 2018.
Team GB's medal tally includes three golds and one silver, matching their previous records from 2014 and 2018.

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