Britain 'set for best ever Winter Olympics showing'

Following an investment review UK Sport announced that ski and snowboard, wheelchair curling and short track speed skating will all receive a National Lottery investment boost after displaying medal potential this season.

Ski and Snowboard will see an increase of £211,567, as a result of three new Podium places for alpine skier Dave Ryding, cross country skier Andrew Musgrave and freestyle skier Izzy Atkins.

Dan Hunt, British Ski and Snowboard's Performance Director, said: "British Ski and Snowboard are delighted to learn of the new National Lottery investment ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

"The two new podium places for Dave Ryding and Andrew Musgrave are testament to some solid world-class results from both of them, as well as years of hard work.

"Izzy Atkin also deserves her shift from Podium Potential to Podium place after a phenomenal season which included a World Championships Bronze."

Wheelchair curling will receive £199,342 to help bolster their medal prospects in South Korea, while short track speed skating will receive an additional £67,598 to boost their final Pyeongchang preparations.

Bobsleigh and figure skating will both see their awards reduced while there will be no changes for curling, skeleton or para alpine ski and snowboard.

UK Sport's director of performance Chelsea Warr said: "Winter sports have had a strong 2016/17 season and their performances mean we remain on track for another record breaking Games in Pyeongchang.

"We have identified ways to protect and enhance medal potential at Pyeongchang 2018, and adjusted our investment accordingly so that we can be confident of more medals and medallists in South Korea to inspire the nation."

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