Olympic Skeleton is a high adrenaline sliding event which is a combination of speed, navigational skill, and pure daredevil courage. Though the discipline is similar to luge and bobsleigh with ...

Explore the specialized equipment used in Olympic skeleton — from aerodynamic sleds and spiked shoes to helmets, race suits, and padding. Learn how gear choices impact speed, safety, and performance ...

Skeleton athletes are basically a hybrid between a weight-lifter and a sprinter,” says Britain’s 28-year-old gold medalist ...

American Mystique Ro was terrified the first time she rode a skeleton sled. Now she's one of the favorites to win Olympic ...