Skeleton sled racing is drawing the internet's attention. Could the U.S. win a medal?

Ukrainian skeleton sled racing athlete Vladyslav Herskevych drew attention to his sport after being disqualified for wearing a controversial helmet at the Winter Olympics.

The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics

Humans being pulled along on a sled across picturesque, snow-covered landscapes by a group of agile, energetic dogs is an image that won’t be seen at Milan Cortina in 2026, but the practice of sled dog racing does have Olympic history.

How Luge Is Making History at the Winter Olympics

With women competing in doubles in luge for the first time, here's what to know about the fastest sport in the Winter Olympics

Snoop Dogg is 'exactly what the world needs' after Olympic sled clip goes viral

Snoop Dogg went viral after popping up in a now-circulating video showing him sledding through the snow in a full Team USA look.

How do sliders control a skeleton sled?

There is no official skeleton steering mechanism. It's all done with the slider making small body movements.

Ukrainian sled racer is disqualified from Olympics over controversial helmet

Ukrainians are dismayed after skeleton sled racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from the Olympics for his helmet decorated in honor of war victims.
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Skeleton at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games

Skeleton offers a high‑adrenaline blend of speed, precision and sheer courage as athletes hurtle head‑first toward victory. Athletes race down an ice track lying on a small, flat sled, with their face just inches from the track's surface. Steering is ...
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Ukrainian sled racer continues to wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban

Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton sled racer, wore a helmet on Wednesday showing images of Ukrainian athletes killed defending his country against Russia's full-scale invasion. International Olympic Committee officials say the helmet violates

Olympics-bobsleigh-Jamaican sprinter sees success in a sled for 'Cool Runnings' fan Hamilton

By Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Jamaican sprinter Tyquendo Tracey reckons Lewis Hamilton would make a good Olympic bobsleigh driver should the seven-times Formula One champion be looking for thrills once he hangs up his helmet.

Summer Britcher's yellow sled makes USA luger smile at Winter Olympics

Summer Britcher's yellow sled is distinct. It stands out against white ice and caught the attention of SNL's writers room. What's the story behind it?

How does Olympic bobsled work? Format, scoring, rules

Since 1924, bobsledding has been a mainstay at the Winter Olympics. How does the sport work? Learn about the format, scoring, and more now.