Zoe Atkin Secures Bronze in Halfpipe, Team GB’s Fifth Medal at 2026 Olympics

Zoe Atkin achieved a significant milestone for Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno. She secured a bronze medal in the halfpipe event, becoming only the second British athlete to earn an Olympic medal on skis. Her sister, Izzy Atkin, previously won bronze in slopestyle at the Pyeongchang Olympics.

Zoe Atkin’s Olympic Journey

The 23-year-old was inspired by her sister’s success. “She’s always been my biggest inspiration,” Zoe stated. She credited Izzy for encouraging her to pursue the sport. Watching Izzy win her medal sparked Zoe’s ambition to reach the Olympic podium herself.

A Special Moment for the Atkin Family

This win was particularly meaningful for Zoe. “It’s a real full-circle moment,” she reflected, noting how her sister supported her during the event. Zoe added, “I’m really proud that we both have bronze medals.” Their mother proudly claims to be the first parent with two Olympic medallists in the family.

Performance Highlights

During her final run, Atkin already had secured a medal. With the pressure off, she managed to improve her score to 92.50, just half a point from silver. The gold medal went to China’s Eileen Gu, who scored 94.75 after already winning two silvers in the competition. Li Fanghui of China secured the silver medal.

Team GB’s Success at the Olympics

Zoe Atkin’s medal is Team GB’s fifth at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The tally includes three gold and one silver medal, equaling the team’s record from the previous Olympics in 2014 and 2018. With this achievement, Great Britain reached a historic milestone, as it had never before won more than one gold medal at a single Winter Olympics.

• Event: Halfpipe
• Medal: Bronze
• Celebrated Athlete: Zoe Atkin
• Sister and Previous Medallist: Izzy Atkin
• Gold Medalist: Eileen Gu
• Team GB’s Medal Count: 5 (3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)

This remarkable achievement underscores the growing prowess of British athletes in winter sports.