Matt Weston buries Beijing demons to become European Skeleton champion

Matt Weston banished his Beijing demons by powering to European Championship glory in Germany.

Britain’s Skeleton star considered quitting the sport after last year’s Olympics at which Team GB, let down by equipment, finished also-rans.

But in Germany yesterday, on the Altenberg track where he won last week’s World Cup series event, the 25-year old again reigned supreme.