17 of the wildest helmets worn by skeleton athletes at the Winter Olympics

Tyler LaulettaFeb 12, 2022, 05:04 IST

Nicholas Timmings of Australia competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

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.

Christopher Grotheer of Germany wore a bright orange helmet with his country's coat of arms centered in white.

Christopher Grotheer of Germany competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin

China's Yin Zheng took inspiration from the ancient generals of the Han dynasty while choosing his helmet design.

Yin Zheng of China competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

With a bald eagle racing straight down the ice, it's impossible to miss American Katie Uhlaender.

Katie Uhlaender of the United States competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Austrian Janine Flock's helmet is so reflective it serves as a mirror, creating a stunning effect for viewers at home.

Janine Flock of Austria competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

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.

Nicole Silveira of Brazil competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

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.

Kellie Delka of Puerto Rico has her third eye open to help her see the track clearly.

Kellie Delka of Puerto Rico competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin

Jaclyn Narracott sports the national colors of Australia — green and gold — as she speeds down her path, just as she did in 2018.

Jaclyn Narracott of Australia competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Canadian Jane Channell also put her country front and center on her helmet.

Jane Channell of Canada competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

While her Canadian teammate Mirela Rahneva opted for a more fanciful unicorn design.

Mirela Rahneva of Canada competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

A word cloud of inspiration sits atop Belgian Kim Meylemans' helmet, spreading messages such as "knowledge," "fun," and "open mind."

Kim Meylemans of Belgium competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

It's impossible not to get lost in the flowing pink helmet of Yulia Kanakina of the Russian Olympic Committee.

Yulia Kanakina of the Russian Olympic Committee competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa gives new meaning to the term "skeleton" with his helmet choice.

Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Australian Nicholas Timmings also had a gorgeous design leading him down the track.

Nicholas Timmings of Australia competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Spain's Ander Mirambell and his helmet were ready to hit the club for 80's night.

Ander Mirambell of Spain competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin

Endija Terauda of Latvia had a simple, understated design that celebrated her country.

Endija Terauda of Latvia competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Italy's Mattia Gaspari looked like a superhero from the future as he sped down the track.

Mattia Gaspari of Italy competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin

Daniil Romanov of the Russian Olympic Committee opted for a blackout look, which was looked especially clean.

Daniil Romanov of the Russian Olympic Committee competes in skeleton at the 2022 Winter Olympics.AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin

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17 of the wildest helmets worn by skeleton athletes at the Winter Olympics

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.

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.

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.