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similar to luge but the contestant races down headfirst
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Skeleton is a winter sliding sport in which a person rides a small sled, known as a skeleton bobsled (or -sleigh), down a frozen track while lying face down and head-first. The sport and the sled may have been named from the bony appearance of the sled.
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What winter sport uses brakes?
an Olympic sport=the skeleton
How is the skeleton winter sport scored?
With judges
How fast does the winter sport skeleton go?
The winter sport skeleton sled goes up to 130 km. This sport involves speeding down the track head first.
What winter sport is skeleton?
Skeleton is a one man luge where the rider goes head first instead of feet first.
Is skeleton sport single?
Skeleton is a sport single for one person.It's just the same as bobsleigh but it only need one person not a team.It will be used in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver .
What is a skeleton in the olympic winter games?
Skeleton is a winter sport in which competitors aim to drive a one-person sled in a prone, head-first position down an ice track in the fastest time.
How did the skeleton bridge in Hednesford get its name?
Skeleton is a winter sport.Ê A person rides a small sled down a frozen track. The sport was named from the bony appearance of the sled.
Was there Skeleton in the1998 winter Olympics?
No. Skeleton was competed at the 1928 and 1948 Winter Games, both held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Other than that, it was not considered an Olympic sport until the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City.
What is the winter sport of a skelton and how fast do they go?
in the winter sport, skeleton, a single competitor rides head-first and prone (lying face down) on a flat sled. The small sled is known as a skeleton bobsled (or -sleigh).During elite racing, the competitor can experience forces up to 5 g and can reach speeds over 130 km/h (80 mph) - not a sport for the faint hearted!
How do you use your skeleton in sport?
You use your skeleton in anything you do. Your skeleton holds you up but the only thing it does in a sport is move with your muscles. In other words, your muscle is the major contribution in any sport you do.
In what sport do competitors travel on a 'skeleton'?
Skeleton is an Olympic sport similar to bobsleigh. It is on the same tracks as the bobsleigh and luge. love, hannnananana
Is curling a winter sport?
Yes, it is a winter sport and even it is the Winter Olympic sport.
