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

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."

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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.

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.

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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

She's going to do it...

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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.

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American bobsledder Noelle Pikus-Pace who goes second-to-last in the Skeleton, on Twitter:, external "My final goals for my last and final run of my career... See you at the bottom!"

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."

Three to go, then Yarnold.

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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.

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.

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.