Skeleton became a permanent event at the Winter Olympics starting in 2002. Check out more information on the format, scoring, and rules now.

Here's a look at the differences between bobsled, luge and skeleton heading into the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

It’s hard to imagine a more ominous name for a sport than skeleton. So what is behind the puzzling title? One-hundred forty years of history. Similar to its sledding sisters, luge and bobsledding, ...

Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl themselves, head first, down an ...

Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl themselves, headfirst, down an ice-coated mountainside chute on a thin sled with no safety equipment other than a ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Former U.S. skeleton athlete John Daly was once asked why anyone would decide to hurl themselves, ...