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Watch: How do GB athletes train for skeleton?

Watch: How do GB athletes train for skeleton?

Summary

British athletes excel in the winter sport of skeleton, even though the UK lacks an ice track for training. BBC Sport's Emma Middleton explains how they still prepare for events like the Winter Olympics without this facility.

Key Facts

  • Skeleton is a winter sport where athletes slide down an icy track face-first on a small sled.
  • Team GB (Great Britain) is notably successful in this sport.
  • The UK does not have a dedicated ice track for skeleton.
  • Despite this challenge, British athletes find ways to train for competitions.
  • Emma Middleton from BBC Sport discusses these training methods.
  • The focus is on how athletes prepare for the Winter Olympics.
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