Could Skeleton Racing Be More Dangerous Than Mysterious?
After I made it to the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics as the first Ghanaian skeleton racer, a lot of my fans wanted to know one thing—what is skeleton racing and is it difficult? As a professional athlete, I’m dedicated to my sport. And this means that I train on a daily basis, becoming immune to […]
Keeping Your Head in the Game – How To Not Give Up
Failure can be demotivating but no one ever wins the first time around. The trail to success is always going to be lined with obstacles. The ones that make it to the end aren’t fazed by a few hurdles, they keep their head in the game at all times, until their dreams finally turn into […]
Fail Your Way To Success
Everyone processes failure differently but the people that learn from their mistakes are the ones that find success despite everything that goes wrong. From Walt Disney to Oprah Winfrey, some of the world’s biggest achievers found success after a line of failures. So what kept these people going even after everyone being rejected by all […]
The Importance of Good Sportsmanship For Athletes
Every athlete has his or her own set of rules and beliefs, especially when it comes to their sport. Whether you’re a skeleton racer like me, or a figure skater, I personally believe that good sportsmanship is the key to becoming a crowned jewel of society.
What Is The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Competition?
We all have our definition of success. We all have our own definition of what it means to succeed, to become a champion and a crowning jewel of society.
Mistakes Professional Athletes Don’t Make While Training
As an athlete, you can’t afford to make mistakes—especially when you’re in the middle of a competition. But plenty of aspiring athletes let their fears and expectations get the best of them. This not only becomes costly when they’re expected to perform, it also becomes difficult to focus all their strength and energy into training.
How Do Athletes Tackle Burnouts?
On TV, our favorite athletes look like they’ll never age a day or run out of energy. After all, they’ve got the strength of Hercules and the passion of a virtuoso. But that doesn’t mean athletes don’t suffer from physical exhaustion or mental fatigue. After all, they’re human beings like the rest of us.
The Difference Between Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton
The Difference Between Bobsled, Luge, and Skeleton After becoming the first Ghanaian skeleton racer to make it to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang last year, it’s no surprise that everyone wants to know about Akwasi Frimpong. Who is he? Where did he come from? How did he make it to the Winter Olympics? These are […]
So, You Want To Try Skeleton Racing? Use These Tips From Akwasi Frimpong
So, You Want To Try Skeleton Racing? Use These Tips From Akwasi Frimpong Nothing is scarier than watching athletes jump onto a carbon fiber sled and dive down an ice track at full speed. But athletes like Akwasi have done it time and time again, making our jaws drop in sheer awe at the […]
The Coolest Helmet Designs From Skeleton Racers Around the World
Skeleton racing doesn’t have anything to do with skeletons, but it’s an apt name for a scary winter sport. Imagine having to use your entire body to steer a carbon fiber sled, headfirst, down an ice track at 90mph. Sounds terrifying, right? But that’s exactly why skeleton racers use special gear and helmets so […]