Skeleton is a winter sliding sport in which a person rides a small sled, known as a skeleton bobsled (or bobsleigh), down a frozen track while lying face down and head-first.

Feb 17, 2026 · Skeleton is a winter sliding sport where individual athletes race head-first and face-down on a small, heavy sled along a precisely engineered ice track. Unlike luge, where athletes lie on their...

Feb 16, 2026 · Skeleton is a sport of extreme speed, razor sharp precision, and daredevil courage. Here's how the sport works on the icy track.

Jan 22, 2026 · Learn the fundamentals of Olympic skeleton — how this headfirst sliding sport works, including event format, sled specs, start techniques, timing rules, and what to expect at the Milan …

Jan 23, 2026 · Skeleton became a permanent event at the Winter Olympics starting in 2002. Check out more information on the format, scoring, and rules now.

Feb 5, 2026 · A skeleton race begins with an athlete making a running start, pushing their small sled - essentially a metal tray on two steel runners - with either one or two hands towards the first timing...

Skeleton is one of the oldest winter sports in existence. Unlike luge, where athletes lay on a sledge on their backs, skeleton racers tackle the track face down.

Feb 11, 2026 · Barefoot, 35, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, began competing in skeleton in 2017 after a prior athletic career in baseball. He has represented the United States at three World Championships …

Feb 8, 2026 · Here is the full Olympic skeleton schedule for the 2026 Winter Games.

Jan 28, 2026 · Welcome to the adrenaline-soaked world of skeleton racing. Whether you are a die-hard Winter Olympics fan or a first-time watcher, this guide will break down exactly what to look for …