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    Skeleton is an Olympic winter sport where athletes race head-first down an icy track on a small sled called a skeleton. Competitors wear protective gear including a helmet, gloves, racing suit, and spiked shoes to push off from the start and control the sled during the race down the track. The sled itself has two steel runners and a frame, and must weigh no more than 43kg for men or 35kg for women to ensure fairness.

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    Skeleton is an Olympic winter sport where athletes race head-first down an icy track on a small sled called a skeleton. Competitors wear protective gear including a helmet, gloves, racing suit, and spiked shoes to push off from the start and control the sled during the race down the track. The sled itself has two steel runners and a frame, and must weigh no more than 43kg for men or 35kg for women to ensure fairness.

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    SKELETON Olympic Sport

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    Yesica Thalia Cajusol Jibaja
    Skeleton is an Olympic winter sport where athletes race head-first down an icy track on a small sled called a skeleton. Competitors wear protective gear including a helmet, gloves, racing suit, and spiked shoes to push off from the start and control the sled during the race down the track. The sled itself has two steel runners and a frame, and must weigh no more than 43kg for men or 35kg for women to ensure fairness.

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    SKELETO

    OLYMPIC WINTER SPORT

    Bumpers
    Front and rear bumpers absorb shocks and protect the athlete from the wall.
    Frame
    Early frames bore a vague resemblance to a skeleton, which is how the sport acquired its name.
    Gloves
    These are usually made of leather and worn for protection.
    Handles
    Handles are used for the start push and during the race. They must be covered with soft material.
    Helmet
    All competitors must wear helmets, which are hard plastic and equipped with a chin guard and visor.
    Racing suit
    The racing suit is a tight-fitting bodysuit made of elastic fabric that may have padding sewn into the elbows.
    Shoes
    They are made of synthetic material and have spikes on the soles for traction during the start push.

    Sled
    The sled is made of two runners. The frame must be constructed of steel. The same sled must be used in all the
    heats of the competition. It may weigh no more than 43kg for men and 35kg for women.

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