Snowsports
The 2025 Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Bakuriani, Georgia, continues to smile upon Britain’s young talents. After a strong start to the competition, highlighted by Freddy Carrick-Smith’s historic gold in giant slalom and bronze medals for his brother Zak in slalom and Sandra Caune in slopestyle, Team GB has maintained its upward trajectory. On February 14 and 15, the British delegation once again made its mark in freestyle events (ski and snowboard), delivering two outstanding performances in Big Air. Emily Rothney and Sandra Caune added more silverware to Britain’s tally, further cementing the nation’s growing status in snow and freestyle disciplines. Read more Read More
The British delegation got off to a perfect start at the 2025 Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Bakuriani, Georgia, with impressive performances in skiing. It all began on February 9th with Freddy Carrick-Smith, who, after a stunning first day, clinched the gold medal in the giant slalom. This marked a first for the British team, as no British skier had ever won an alpine medal at this competition. His brilliant performance sparked great hopes for the future of British skiing, just a year after his brother Zak Carrick-Smith made waves at the Gangwon Youth Olympic Games, where he won three medals, including two golds, in alpine skiing. Read more Read More
The opening day of the 2025 Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Bakuriani was marked by a historic achievement for the British delegation. Freddy Carrick-Smith claimed gold in the giant slalom, securing Team GB’s first-ever alpine skiing medal in the competition. Thanks to an outstanding second run, the 17-year-old skier is now establishing himself as one of Britain’s most promising talents in alpine skiing. Read more Read More
From February 9 to 16, 2025, the best young European athletes specializing in winter sports will gather for the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), a true highlight for junior athletes. Although the UK is not typically known for its strong winter sports performances, a large and ambitious British delegation will travel to Georgia with the goal of achieving similar success to that of the senior athletes in recent competitions. Read more Read More
British athletes have shone brightly from the early weeks of 2025, delivering a series of historic and memorable performances on the global winter sports stage. Despite winter sports not being the main contributor to medals for Team GB, due to the lack of significant mountain ranges in the UK, British athletes have displayed exceptional levels of skill, perfectly launching their international competitions. From skeleton to bobsleigh and snowboarding, the Brits are on fire. Read more Read More