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Skeleton at the Winter Olympics: What to know

It’s been in the Olympics since 1928, but took two long hiatuses and returned to the program in 2002.

What to know about skeleton at the Winter Olympics: Hurtling head first down an icy chute on a sled

Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl themselves, head first, down an ...
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How the Olympic Sport of Skeleton Got Its Name

It’s hard to imagine a more ominous name for a sport than skeleton. So what is behind the puzzling title? One-hundred forty years of history. Similar to its sledding sisters, luge and bobsledding, ...

Slalom and Skeleton: 5 Places to Experience Olympic Sports, Without a Trip to Milan

Can’t make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? No worries, these spots in North America offer a taste of the Games (and let ...

The fast and fearless women of skeleton

Olympic medallists on their careers sliding down an ice track, face first, at top speed ...
LancasterOnline

British skeleton racer Matt Weston wins 1st test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The first official test race on the controversial sliding track being rebuilt for the Milan Cortina Olympics was won by skeleton world champion Matt Weston of Britain ...
Bozeman Daily Chronicle

Kelly Curtis finishes second in World Cup skeleton race, enhancing her hopes of US Olympic spot

Kelly Curtis took a big step toward a U.S. Olympic team spot on Friday, finishing second in a World Cup women's skeleton race for her ...
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First skeleton test race on controversial new Olympic sliding track won by Weston

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The first official test race on the controversial sliding track being rebuilt for the Milan Cortina Olympics was won by skeleton world champion Matt Weston of Britain ...