In pictures: Skeleton helmet style at the Beijing Olympics

Skeleton racers wear some funky and creative helmets at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

1. 👁 Katie Uhlaender
   

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   Skeleton is a wild and jaw-dropping sport in which sledders lie on their stomachs and careen down the course headfirst. But, it's not just the sport but also the varied Skeleton helmet styles that caught our eyes at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. From eagles to skull, take a look at some of the most creative helmet designs worn by the participants. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Yun Sungbin
   

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   Yun Sungbin of South Korea. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Nathan Crumpton
   

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   Nathan Crumpton of American Samoa wore a glowing skull design. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Ander Mirambell
   

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   Ander Mirambell's 's helmet featured glowing criss-cross pattern. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Nicholas Timmings
   

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   Nicholas Timmings of Australia wore a helmet with a gothic design. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Andrew Blaser
   

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   Andrew Blaser of the United States. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Jaclyn Narracott
   

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   Jaclyn Narracott's helmet featured yellow-coloured stars on a green background.(REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Kellie Delka
   

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   Kellie Delka's helmet design was all sorts of outlandish. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

1. 👁 Vladyslav Heraskevych
   

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   Vladyslav Heraskevych of Ukraine. REUTERS/Edgar Su