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But at least compared with all the other petrifying Olympic sliding sports, skeleton isnât as fast as youâd think. Matthew Antoine of the United States won bronze in menâs skeleton today with a maximum speed of 129.2 km/hr, or 80.3 mph.
The best skeleton athletes are good sprinters with the ability to think and act quickly. A little extra weight helps, since heavier objects will fly down the track faster, but weight in the form of lean muscle is more beneficial than fat. Many professional skeleton athletes have a background in track and field or in luge. Training for the sport involves a combination of sprints, weight training and plyometrics.Not sure that you quite measure up? Donât worryâyou donât have to be in pro shape to give the sport a try.