Summary

  • Skeleton slider Lizzy Yarnold wins Britain's first gold of Sochi 2014

  • Yarnold secures GB's 10th gold in Winter Olympic history

  • Team-mate Shelley Rudman finishes 16th

  • Skeleton: GB's Kristan Bromley tied 8th, Dom Parsons tied 10th after 2/4 runs

  • GB men beat Denmark 8-6; GB women beat Japan 12-3

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  1. Skeletonpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    To reiterate, Lizzy Yarnold has won gold in the women's skeleton, Great Britain's first gold of these Games. But, she hasn't just won, she has dominated this field, taking victory by a massive margin.

    Watch Lizzy Yarnold win skeleton gold

  2. Skeletonpublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Amy Williams
    2010 Olympic skeleton champion on BBC TV

    "Look at everyone there, it is unbelievable. Awesome work by Lizzy Yarnold.

    "I am so proud of her. it is an emotional time for everyone."

  3. Skeletonpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Lizzy YarnoldImage source, Reuters

    There was the odd hairy moment on the way down, the odd bump on the side of the track, but Yarnold still produced the fastest run of the final round. Her margin of victory is 0.97 seconds over silver-medallist Noelle Pikus-Pace of the United States. Russia's Elena Nikitina won bronze.

  4. Skeletonpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    A smile a mile wide, Lizzy Yarnold has the Union flag around her shoulders as she celebrates with her family. As she turns, she's hit by the biggest bear hug from Shelley Rudman. Lizzy Yarnold has just become the 10th Briton to win a Winter Olympic gold medal.

  5. Gold Medalpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Lizzy ArnoldImage source, Getty Images

    Gold for Great Britain! Lizzy Yarnold rules the skeleton. A final run of 58.09 gives her victory by almost a second. All hail Queen Elizabeth.

    Watch Lizzy Yarnold win skeleton gold

  6. Skeletonpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    She's going to do it...

  7. Skeletonpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Lizzy YarnoldImage source, Getty Images

    But mistakes are coming. Still, the lead is comfortable.

  8. Skeletonpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    ....amazing start, she's over a second ahead!

  9. Skeletonpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Here we go, the crucial moment. Is Lizzy Yarnold's life about to change forever? She goes for gold...

  10. Skeletonpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Pikus-Pace in second prior to this run. Tap on the side, not good. Pace gained...new leader. Lizzy Yarnold under a touch of pressure.

    Noelle Pikus-Pace of the United StatesImage source, Reuters
  11. Get involvedpublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Katy in York: Essay on hold until I know how Lizzy does!

  12. Skeletonpublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Elena NikitinaImage source, AFP

    Now it's Elena Nikitina of Russia. Fast start, but slides lose momentum. Inside Uhlaender, she's picking up the pace....new leader, 0.04 seconds. Just more than 59 seconds for Yarnold to play with. Times currently averaging under 58.50. Plenty of room. Here comes Noelle Pikus-Pace... then Lizzy.

  13. Get involvedpublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Vicks in London: Think I may have to go back home to Bath to watch Lizzy parade her gold medal!! COME ON GIRL!!

  14. Skeletonpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Russia's Olga Potylinsina the next to go. We're going in reverse order, remember. No challenge to Uhlaender. Yarnold's target remains the same. Two more, then Lizzy.

  15. Postpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Amy Williams
    2010 Olympic skeleton champion on BBC TV

    On Twitter:, external "Few minutes left that I will remain current Olympic champion and will be passing over the title to... I'm thinking Lizzy Yarnold."

  16. Skeletonpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Three to go, then Yarnold.

  17. Skeletonpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Katie UhlaenderImage source, Reuters

    Each coach seems to shout "Gooooo, goooooo, gooooo," as sliders head down the course. I'm pretty sure they've already thought of that. America's Katie Uhlaender the new leader, Yarnold's wriggle room now about 59.50 seconds.

  18. Get involvedpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Martin in Morpeth: Enjoying a lovely afternoon with my wife on Valentine's Day although can't take my eyes off the skeleton updates.

    Adrian Hyde: "Go Lizzie" You will win Olympic gold shortly. You are quicker than a bullet! Be great for Great Britain.

  19. Skeletonpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 14 February 2014

    Maria Orlova of Russia displaces Reid to take top spot by 0.01 seconds. Still, though, Yarnold has oodles of time in which to slide to gold. Four to go before Lizzy.