Amy Hurtles to Olympic Glory

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Briton wins gold against all odds, but rivals attack hi-tech helmet

BRITAIN won its first individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics for 30 years yesterday when Amy Williams leapt on her sled and hurtled head-first down a treacherous ice track at 90 miles an hour.

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Amy Hurtles to Olympic Glory

Her victory in the Skeleton Bob was greeted with unfettered joy in the British camp but was marred by continuing complaints from rivals that the new Olympic champion was wearing an illegal helmet.

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