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Sochi Winter Sports: Skeleton
Olympic history:
Skeleton has a chequered history at the Olympics. It was part of the 1928 and 1948 games both held in St Moritz before disappearing until its second coming as an Olympic sport in the 2002 games in Salt Lake City. (AAP)
High octane:
Skeleton athletes travel head first and reach speeds of up to 130km/h, and unlike bobsleigh, there is no braking or steering mechanisms on the skeleton. (AAP)
Aussie hopes:
Lucy Chaffer (left) and Michelle Steele will represent Australia in the women's skeleton. (AAP)
Fast facts:
Skeleton competitors each complete four runs, with the gold medal going to the athlete with the lowest aggregate time. (Getty)
Aussie to watch:
John Farrow is Australia's representative in the men's skeleton. (Getty)
