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Winter Olympic Disciplines: Skeleton

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Skeleton has twice been in the Olympic program, both times at its traditional home of St. Moritz, in 1928 and 1948.

Skeleton has twice been in the Olympic program, both times at its traditional home of St. Moritz, in 1928 and 1948.

© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankSkeleton has twice been in the Olympic program, both times at its traditional home of St. Moritz, in 1928 and 1948.
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Skeleton has twice been in the Olympic program, both times at its traditional home of St. Moritz, in 1928 and 1948.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Mokrushin / Go to the mediabankHowever, skeleton for both men and women has also been added to the 2002 Olympic program.
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However, skeleton for both men and women has also been added to the 2002 Olympic program.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Sergeev / Go to the mediabankSkeleton is the discipline where competitors aim to drive a one-person sled in a prone, head-first position down an ice track in the fastest time.
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Skeleton is the discipline where competitors aim to drive a one-person sled in a prone, head-first position down an ice track in the fastest time.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankOlympic skeleton events consist of four runs timed electronically to 0.01 seconds. The four runs are contested over two days and the final standings are determined by the aggregate time of the four runs.
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Olympic skeleton events consist of four runs timed electronically to 0.01 seconds. The four runs are contested over two days and the final standings are determined by the aggregate time of the four runs.
© RIA Novosti . Vasilii Ponomarev / Go to the mediabankIf athletes complete the competition in a tie, they receive the same award
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If athletes complete the competition in a tie, they receive the same award
© RIA Novosti . Vasilii Ponomarev / Go to the mediabankSkeleton consists of two events in the Olympic program — individual men and individual women.
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Skeleton consists of two events in the Olympic program — individual men and individual women.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankIf athletes complete the competition in a tie, they receive the same award. Skeleton consists of two events in the Olympic program — individual men and individual women.
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If athletes complete the competition in a tie, they receive the same award. Skeleton consists of two events in the Olympic program — individual men and individual women.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankThe racing suit is a tight-fitting bodysuit made of elastic fabric that may have padding sewn into the elbows.
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The racing suit is a tight-fitting bodysuit made of elastic fabric that may have padding sewn into the elbows.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankAll competitors must wear helmets, which are hard plastic and equipped with a chin guard and visor.
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All competitors must wear helmets, which are hard plastic and equipped with a chin guard and visor.
© RIA Novosti . Vladimir Sergeev / Go to the mediabankThe Sliding Center “Sanki” with unique technical specifications is constructed for skeleton, bobsleigh and luge events during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. It will be the most challenging track ever designed. Track events can be watched by 9,000 spectators.
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The Sliding Center “Sanki” with unique technical specifications is constructed for skeleton, bobsleigh and luge events during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. It will be the most challenging track ever designed. Track events can be watched by 9,000 spectators.
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