Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale Win Historic Gold for Great Britain
The pair triumphed in the mixed team snowboard cross with a brilliant display in Livigno, securing a landmark victory for British winter sports.
A Thrilling Victory at the Milan and Cortina Games
Charlotte Bankes teamed up with Huw Nightingale for Olympic glory, roaring to Great Britain’s best ever result on snow at the Winter Olympics as they claimed a thrilling gold medal in mixed team snowboard cross. The duo stormed through the heats before Bankes stormed past her French opponent Lea Casta in the four-strong final to cross the line first at the Milan and Cortina Games.
Remarkable Revival from Earlier Disappointments
It marked a remarkable revival from the duo who had both exited the heats in disappointing fashion in their respective individual events earlier in the games. However, they went into the team event – in which the women start at intervals determined by the result of the preceding men’s race – not without hope.
Proven Track Record and World Championship Pedigree
Bankes and Nightingale were crowned world champions in Georgia in 2023, and also made a World Cup podium as recently as December. Their medal is Britain’s best ever on snow, building on the bronzes previously won by Jenny Jones, Billy Morgan and Izzy Atkin.
Historic Achievement for British Winter Sports
This gold medal represents a significant milestone for Great Britain in winter sports, showcasing the nation's growing prowess on the global stage. The victory in Livigno underscores the dedication and skill of the athletes, as well as the strategic teamwork that propelled them to the top of the podium.
