An explainer ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics:
are far more dangerous than the latter. And, while luge and skeleton may seem similar to each other, they're actually vastly different events. Sure, both sports involve athletes racing down steep ice tracks at rocket speed, but the similarities end there. In fact, you can easily spot the difference between the two events at the
simply by looking at the athletes' starting position and the way they position their bodies on the sled.and push against the ice with their hands to launch themselves forward. For the remainder of the race, competitors sled down the course on their backs, feet first. On the flip side, skeleton athletes take their mark from a standing position and run in an all-out sprint for almost 40 meters before hurling their bodies stomach down, head-first onto the sled.
Skeleton sleds are a little more complex. In addition to runners, these sleds have an aerodynamic glass-fiber-covered chassis, which is situated underneath the saddle, and front and back bumpers for extra protection.Both sleds are not equipped with steering or breaking assistance. For this reason, helmets with face shields are required. To help with grip and movement, all athletes are allowed to wear spiked equipment, but the type of equipment varies per sport.
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