Lizzy Yarnold
Lizzy Yarnold is a retired British skeleton racer who made history by winning two consecutive Olympic gold medals at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Games, becoming one of the most successful athletes in the history of the sport. Known for her exceptional athleticism and mental resilience, Yarnold has also claimed multiple World Championship titles, solidifying her reputation as one of the leading figures in skeleton racing before her retirement in 2018.
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Lizzy Yarnold is one of the British athletes who came to skeleton.
How British skeleton left the world in its tracks with golden Winter Olympics haul | Winter Olympics 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Lizzy Yarnold is recognized as one of the most decorated British Winter Olympians.
GB chiefs hail greatest Winter Olympics day after super Sunday delivers two golds | Winter Olympics 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Lizzy Yarnold is noted as the second Team GB athlete to win two winter gold medals in a career.
Weston and Stoecker strike gold to cap GB’s greatest day at Winter Olympics | Winter Olympics 2026United Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Lizzy Yarnold highlighted the unfairness of the IOC's actions against Vladyslav Heraskevych.
Олімпійські ігри-2026. Підсумки за 12 лютого| Зимові Олімпійські ігри-2026
Ukraine· 2026-02-13
Lizzy Yarnold criticized the IOC's decision regarding Vladyslav Heraskevych's disqualification.
Why was Vladyslav Heraskevych disqualified from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics? Helmet controversy explored | International Sports News
India· 2026-02-12
Lizzy Yarnold expressed shock at the decision to ban Heraskevych, calling it quite shocking.
2026 Winter Olympics: Why Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned for remembrance helmetUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Lizzy Yarnold is recognized for being a double Olympic champion in skeleton.
Cool Britannia: skeleton stars target Olympic history despite a lack of ice | BobsleighUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29