Lizzy Yarnold
USA's Noelle Pikus-Pace reveals sufferings before skeleton race
Team USA's Noelle Pikus-Pace says that she was struggling with concussion-like symptoms before Friday's skeleton race in Sochi.
Feb 15, 05:22
Noelle Pikus-Pace: "Dream come true" to win silver
Noelle Pikus-Pace says that she is delighted to have finished second in the women's skeleton event at the 2014 Sochi Games.
Feb 15, 04:34
Amy Williams "proud" of Lizzy Yarnold
Amy Williams says that she is "proud" that Lizzy Yarnold won gold in the women's skeleton event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Feb 15, 04:23
Lizzy Yarnold grateful for support
British Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold says that she is grateful for all the support that she has received over the years.
Feb 15, 03:29
Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold stunned by Sochi triumph
British skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold says that she 'cannot explain' winning the gold medal in Sochi on Friday.
Feb 15, 02:23
Lizzy Yarnold's mother "proud" of Sochi gold
Lizzy Yarnold's mother says that she is "proud" of her daughter's gold medal success in the women's skeleton at the 2014 Sochi Games.
Feb 15, 01:53
Mike Hay praises "fantastic" Lizzy Yarnold
Team GB chef de mission Mike Hay hails Lizzy Arnold's "fantastic" win in the women's skeleton on Friday.
Feb 14, 20:36
Andi Schmid: 'Lizzy Yarnold win is incredible'
Great Britain skeleton coach Andi Schmid says that it is "incredible" to see Lizzy Yarnold win gold in the Winter Olympic Games.
Feb 14, 20:16
Minister for Sport Helen Grant congratulates Lizzy Yarnold on Sochi gold
Great Britain's Minister for Sport Helen Grant congratulates Lizzy Yarnold, who has become Team GB's first gold medallist in Sochi courtesy of victory in the women's skeleton.
Feb 14, 18:31
Lizzy Yarnold: 'Gold won't sink in for a long time'
Women's skeleton champion Lizzy Yarland admits that five years of hard work were made worthwhile after becoming Team GB's first gold medallist at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Feb 14, 18:05
Lizzy Yarnold wins Team GB's first gold of Sochi Winter Olympics
Lizzy Yarnold wins Team GB's first gold of the Sochi Olympics in the women's skeleton.
Feb 14, 17:34
Team GB's Lizzy Yarnold sets track record in third run
Team GB medal hope Lizzy Yarnold sets a track-record time of 57.91s on her third run in the women's skeleton to improve her chances of gold in Sochi.
Feb 14, 15:52
Lizzy Yarnold's dad "as cool as a cucumber"
Lizzy Yarnold's father Clive insists that the family are as "cool as cucumbers" ahead of the women's skeleton final, where his daughter is going for gold for Team GB.
Feb 14, 14:20
Lizzy Yarnold bans family from celebrating skeleton run?
Great Britain athlete Lizzy Yarnold reportedly asks her family not to celebrate or cheer her third run in the skeleton competition.
Feb 14, 12:54
Team GB's Lizzy Yarnold 'could not sleep' before race
Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold says that she was "so ready" for Thursday's women's skeleton event in Sochi that she could not sleep the night before.
Feb 14, 02:12
Noelle Pikus-Pace admits Lizzy Yarnold favourite to win women's skeleton
Team USA's Noelle Pikus-Pace admits that it will be tough for her to overtake Briton Lizzy Yarnold in the race to finish first in the women's skeleton event in Sochi.
Feb 14, 01:59
In Pictures: Day Six of the Sochi Winter Olympics
A gallery of images from the sixth day of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Feb 13, 22:10
Lizzy Yarnold: 'Olympic performance as good as it gets'
Team GB skeleton runner Lizzy Yarnold says that she felt relaxed and pressure-free as she flew to the top of the leaderboard after the first two heats of her event at Sochi 2014.
Feb 13, 11:14
Shelley Rudman pleased with improved second run
Team GB skeleton runner Shelley Rudman says that correcting errors during her second run makes her hopeful of an improved showing during tomorrow's final two heats.
Feb 13, 10:57
Amy Williams: 'No reason Lizzy Yarnold can't win gold now'
2010 Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams says that Lizzy Yarnold can follow in her footsteps after the first two heats of the women's skeleton competition at Sochi 2014.
Feb 13, 09:46
Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold quickest in first skeleton heat
Lizzy Yarnold sets a track record with her time of 58.43 in the first heat of the women's skeleton competition.
Feb 13, 08:32
Lizzy Yarnold: 'Preparation has to be perfect'
Great Britain skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold admits that everything in her preparation needs to be perfect before she slides the course in the skeleton.
Feb 13, 06:42
Team GB skeleton coach Andi Schmid: Lizzy Yarnold is "an extraordinary talent"
Great Britain skeleton coach Andi Schmid feels that Lizzy Yarnold has "extraordinary talent" and a solid work ethic unusual in younger athletes.
Feb 13, 06:27
Amy Williams: 'Lizzy Yarnold can win the gold'
Former Great Britain skeleton gold medallist Amy Williams believes that Lizzy Yarnold can match her achievement of 2010 when she competes in Sochi this week.
Feb 13, 03:37
Shelley Rudman: 'Skeleton medals are wide open'
Great Britain skeleton racer Shelley Rudman believes that anyone could win the gold medal in her event when she and her competitors get their campaigns underway later today.
Feb 13, 01:50
Lizzy Yarnold: 'Nerves can play a part'
Great Britain skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold admits that nerves will play a part when she gets her Olympic campaign underway later today.
Feb 13, 00:58
Team GB's Lizzy Yarnold fastest in final skeleton practice
Team GB's Lizzy Yarnold is fastest in her final practice ahead of the start of the skeleton competition.
Feb 12, 19:36
Team GB's Shelley Rudman coy on skeleton chances
Shelley Rudman feels that she is well-prepared for Thursday's skeleton, but is not as fast as she would like.
Feb 12, 11:25
Former Team GB skeleton champion Amy Williams: Lizzy Yarnold speed "great"
Amy Williams is impressed with the speed that Great Britain hopeful Lizzy Yarnold has achieved so far in skeleton training.
Feb 12, 09:29
Lizzy Yarnold: 'Denise Lewis inspired me to compete'
Great Britain skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold reveals that watching Denise Lewis win gold in the Sydney Olympics in 2000 made her want to become a sportswoman.
Feb 12, 06:02
Shelley Rudman: 'I'm trying to keep up'
Shelley Rudman is hoping to get herself up to speed in the skeleton in the final practice session on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 14:21
Great Britain's Lizzy Yarnold posts fastest time in skeleton practice
Lizzy Yarnold sets the fastest time in the official practice for the skeleton event at the Sochi Games.
Feb 10, 14:26
Lizzy Yarnold focused for Sochi medal hunt
Great Britain skeleton racer Lizzy Yarnold believes that she has to remain focused to secure her goals ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Feb 6, 02:15
