Why Skeleton Racing Isn’t An Easy Sport
Imagine an athlete going down on an ice track—using a sled—at a speed of 90mph. It’s terrifying to think about. Now imagine training for it every day for four years! Luge and bobsled racing are known to be the toughest and most dangerous winter sports. But there’s another sport that’s taking the world by storm—skeleton […]
Fun Facts About Skeleton Racing—The Mystery Sport That’s Becoming Popular
While “skeleton racing” doesn’t involve skeletons, it’s a pretty apt name for what looks like a terrifying winter sport. Racers make use of their entire body to race down an icy track, using a sled. When Akwasi Frimpong became the first Ghanaian skeleton racer to participate in the winter Olympics, more and more people […]