17 of the wildest helmets worn by skeleton athletes at the Winter Olympics
Skeleton is one of the wildest sports at the Winter Olympics, with athletes flying headfirst down a sheet of ice.
Skeleton athletes wear helmets with jaw-dropping designs resulting in amazing images as they race.
Check out 17 of the best skeleton helmets of the 2022 Winter Olympics below.
Christopher Grotheer of Germany wore a bright orange helmet with his country's coat of arms centered in white.
China's Yin Zheng took inspiration from the ancient generals of the Han dynasty while choosing his helmet design.
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With a bald eagle racing straight down the ice, it's impossible to miss American Katie Uhlaender.
Austrian Janine Flock's helmet is so reflective it serves as a mirror, creating a stunning effect for viewers at home.
Brazil's Nicole Silveira adorned her helmet with the image of an Arara, a "colorful bird from my country that also symbolizes luck and brings memories of Carnaval," as she explained on Instagram.
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Kellie Delka of Puerto Rico has her third eye open to help her see the track clearly.
Jaclyn Narracott sports the national colors of Australia — green and gold — as she speeds down her path, just as she did in 2018.
Canadian Jane Channell also put her country front and center on her helmet.
While her Canadian teammate Mirela Rahneva opted for a more fanciful unicorn design.
A word cloud of inspiration sits atop Belgian Kim Meylemans' helmet, spreading messages such as "knowledge," "fun," and "open mind."
It's impossible not to get lost in the flowing pink helmet of Yulia Kanakina of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa gives new meaning to the term "skeleton" with his helmet choice.
Australian Nicholas Timmings also had a gorgeous design leading him down the track.
Spain's Ander Mirambell and his helmet were ready to hit the club for 80's night.
Endija Terauda of Latvia had a simple, understated design that celebrated her country.
Italy's Mattia Gaspari looked like a superhero from the future as he sped down the track.
Daniil Romanov of the Russian Olympic Committee opted for a blackout look, which was looked especially clean.
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