Amelia Coltman retires from skeleton after nearly a decade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Amelia Coltman has announced her retirement from skeleton after nearly ten years of competition, citing a loss of passion for the sport. Her decision comes five months after a top-10 finish at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina. Coltman reflected on her athletic journey and the importance of personal growth, emphasizing family support during her retirement process. Looking ahead, she plans to pursue a PGCE at Loughborough University to become a secondary PE teacher, with aspirations of inspiring the next generation of athletes.
- •Coltman finished top-10 at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
- •She retires after a decade in skeleton, inspired by family experiences.
- •Coltman plans to start a PGCE at Loughborough University in September.
- •She emphasizes personal transformation over medals from her career.
- •Interest in skeleton has surged following the recent Olympics.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Coltman 'at peace' with retirement from skeleton
"Team GB's Amelia Coltman says the decision to retire from skeleton after nearly a decade of elite competition was "surprisingly straightforward".
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