Explore the specialized equipment used in Olympic skeleton — from aerodynamic sleds and spiked shoes to helmets, race suits, ...
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Skeleton sledders use only their bodies to steer while traveling 80+ miles per hour on ice
Skeleton sledders attain some serious speeds. But Olympics 2026 viewers are wondering: how do you even steer one of these things?
Here's a look at the differences between bobsled, luge and skeleton heading into the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Here is a look at some of the differences between luge, bobsled and skeleton: ...
There is no official skeleton steering mechanism. It's all done with the slider making small body movements.
Ukrainian skeleton sled racing athlete Vladyslav Herskevych drew attention to his sport after being disqualified for wearing a controversial helmet at the Winter Olympics.
Our Ask Me Anything team explain the differences between the winter sports bobsleigh, skeleton and luge.
Skeleton is a sport of extreme speed, razor sharp precision, and daredevil courage. Here's how the sport works on the icy ...
Learn how Olympic skeleton competition works — from the structure of heats and timing rules to how medal winners are determined across men’s and women’s events at the Winter Games of Milan Cortina ...
The bobsled, luge and skeleton are among the more popular Winter Olympics events, and while they have many similarities, there are key differences.
Who says serious athletes are always serious? Akwasi Frimpong, who's competed for Ghana, is a world-class wisecracker as he ...
Skeleton became a permanent event at the Winter Olympics starting in 2002. Check out more information on the format, scoring, and rules now.
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