skeleton

The Olympic sport of Skeleton dates back to the 19th century, but the origin of the name remains up for debate.

Kelly Curtis’ father is John Curtis, who was drafted by the New York Jets in 1971. She’s the first-ever Black Olympian on the USA skeleton team.

Hannah Neise, of Germany, became the youngest women’s skeleton gold medal winner in Olympic history after her performance in Beijing.

Olympic hockey, bobsled alpine skiing and luge, among other fast-paced sports, are one thing to watch. But what are they like when you’re the one doing them?

Christopher Grotheer, of Germany, won the men’s skeleton to give his nation the overall lead for gold medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics through Day 7.

Andrew Blaser was the only male skeleton athlete representing America in the 2022 Beijing Games. He also rode with a rainbow saddle on his sled.

A Ukrainian skeleton athlete ended his third run at the Beijing Olympics by revealing a small sign to the cameras urging peace in his homeland

Christopher Grotheer is in position to earn Germany’s first-ever skeleton gold after establishing a nearly insurmountable, two-heat lead.

Kelly Curtis is the first Black skeleton athlete to compete for Team USA in the Olympics. She is also the only member of the U.S. Air Force at this year’s Winter Games.

Team USA‘s Kelly Curtis completed the first heats of women‘s skeleton at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Learn more about the trailblazing athlete.

Team USA‘s Kelly Curtis completed the first heats of women‘s skeleton at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Learn more about the trailblazing athlete.

American’s Katie Uhlaender and Kelly Curtis complete Day 1 of women’s skeleton, finishing eighth and 18th respectively.

See all of the top moments from the seventh day of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Team USA’s Katie Uhlaender competes in her fifth and final Games when the women’s skeleton competition begins Thursday evening.

See all of the top moments from the sixth day of competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Skeleton features athletes hurtling headfirst down on an icy track on a sled. Here’s how to watch the action at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Andrew Blaser is quickly learning about the perks that come with being an Olympian.

USA wins the silver medal for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic figure skating team event

Nathan Ikon Crumpton is a two-sport Olympian representing American Samoa in both the Tokyo Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Games.

Skeleton is one of 15 sports in the Olympics. But what exactly is it? Here’s an explainer.