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Skeleton in the Winter Olympics

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likelysuspect · 13/02/2026 18:34

Gordon Bennett!!

Are they mad?

Its making me anxious watching them.

Im not sure Ive seen this before, not sure how Ive missed it

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MargaretThursday · 14/02/2026 20:20

WarrenTofficier · 14/02/2026 20:03

Even the gentle curling got a bit aggy last night!

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Tbf the video did look like he was giving it a gentle prod.

WarrenTofficier · 14/02/2026 20:03

EtonMessy · 14/02/2026 19:59

Women’s Freeski big air on now! They ski down what looks like an almost vertical slope before hitting a smaller upward slope becoming airborne and doing acrobatics and some of them are doing it backwards !!
Winter Olympians really are fearless !!

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Even the gentle curling got a bit aggy last night!

EleanorReally · 14/02/2026 20:02

Thanks, like a bit of big air

EtonMessy · 14/02/2026 19:59

Women’s Freeski big air on now! They ski down what looks like an almost vertical slope before hitting a smaller upward slope becoming airborne and doing acrobatics and some of them are doing it backwards !!
Winter Olympians really are fearless !!

MrsKJones · 14/02/2026 19:29

WarrenTofficier · 14/02/2026 19:13

They mentioned yesterday that they're recruiting at the moment so if you fancy a new career you could give a whirl.

I'm old, slow, fat, feel the cold and get queasy on the gentalist of rides so I won't be rushing to give it a try.

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Sadly I too am old, fat & feel the cold. Plus I have Vertigo, ME & Fibromyalgia so my GP probably wouldn't sign the medical release

sittingonabeach · 14/02/2026 19:27

I was just saying to DH that I would probably be too slow jumping onto the tea tray when you have to swap your hand over on the handles and the tea tray would hurtle down the track without me (obviously my fat arse wouldn’t fit between the handles!)

WarrenTofficier · 14/02/2026 19:23

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 19:16

Is there a walking version like you get walking football

I might be up for that

If my sciatica doesnt play up

There was a bit on the BBC the other day where a youngish presenter had a go (after some basic training). Safe to say even the beginners first try was far from gentle. Obviously much slower than the real thing but still absolutely mental!

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likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 19:16

Is there a walking version like you get walking football

I might be up for that

If my sciatica doesnt play up

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WarrenTofficier · 14/02/2026 19:13

MrsKJones · 14/02/2026 19:07

Thanks @Februarysiceandsleet and @WarrenTofficier

I find it fascinating.

DH is mad on curling, or as he calls it "Bowles on ice".

I prefer the more artistic sports, like skating and in summer, the gymnastics

They mentioned yesterday that they're recruiting at the moment so if you fancy a new career you could give a whirl.

I'm old, slow, fat, feel the cold and get queasy on the gentalist of rides so I won't be rushing to give it a try.

MrsKJones · 14/02/2026 19:07

Thanks @Februarysiceandsleet and @WarrenTofficier

I find it fascinating.

DH is mad on curling, or as he calls it "Bowles on ice".

I prefer the more artistic sports, like skating and in summer, the gymnastics

Februarysiceandsleet · 14/02/2026 19:00

@MrsKJones This!! How do you even discover you are good at it?
Is it a case of, "I crushed the slide in the playground, can I do that as an adult?".

This just came up on the BBC, talking about the 3 GB women who will be sliding tonight. For at least one of them it’s their first time at an Olympics.

Before they tried skeleton one was a long-jumper and another did circus skills. Which doesn’t really answer your question.

WarrenTofficier · 14/02/2026 18:58

MrsKJones · 14/02/2026 18:44

This!! How do you even discover you are good at it?
Is it a case of, "I crushed the slide in the playground, can I do that as an adult?".

My DH is a huge sports fan so I've been watching subjected to a few of the events. I like the ice skating and felt for the guy who fell twice during his routine

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UK medalist have usually been steered in that direction from other sports. They have the right attributes so are spotted as potentially good sliders so they approached and asked if they want to give it ago. Presumably those who say nah I get sick on the tea cups ride stay in their original sport and don't get to go weeeeeee down an icy mountain side on a glorified tea tray.

MrsKJones · 14/02/2026 18:44

BennyHenny · 13/02/2026 18:49

How do you even get into this sport?! I’d give it a go but no idea where you’d even try it! 😂

This!! How do you even discover you are good at it?
Is it a case of, "I crushed the slide in the playground, can I do that as an adult?".

My DH is a huge sports fan so I've been watching subjected to a few of the events. I like the ice skating and felt for the guy who fell twice during his routine

sittingonabeach · 14/02/2026 15:55

I was looking up a hotel that runs many activities (similar but cheaper than Center Parcs) and they offer curling. Tempted!

My algorithms are resulting in many reels of people recreating curling in a variety of ways!

MargaretThursday · 14/02/2026 15:51

I've just told dh that I'm inspired by the curling and am planning on reproducing it in the kitchen. This requires me to push a stone around and he can use a mop in front of it with the energy seen on TV.
He hasn't fallen for it.

I wonder if any of them do clean their kitchen floor with that energy.

ShavingOn · 14/02/2026 15:32

wizzler · 14/02/2026 09:03

I do think the BBC should show the full gold medal winning skating performance in a peak slot today. All I know about the chap who won is that he looks very humble with unruly hair

His teeth braces killed me 💔😍

Arraminta · 14/02/2026 14:18

likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:13

Surely the best helmet design is one of your own face screaming in fear!

Or one depicting a hideously realistic head injury...?

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likelysuspect · 14/02/2026 14:13

Surely the best helmet design is one of your own face screaming in fear!

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Arraminta · 14/02/2026 11:27

likelysuspect · 13/02/2026 21:32

I wont hear it, these are tea trays. I love it.

I would like to see one with a nice tabby cat design.

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Ooh yes, and maybe with an touch of basket weaving around the edge?

EleanorReally · 14/02/2026 09:29

wizzler · 14/02/2026 09:03

I do think the BBC should show the full gold medal winning skating performance in a peak slot today. All I know about the chap who won is that he looks very humble with unruly hair

i found it earlier but am still looking to watch the Bronze Sato, cant find that

OhDear111 · 14/02/2026 09:09

The skating clashed with the skeleton Bob. We got gold in the skeleton so it was a priority. Hopefully skating is on player. It said on my bbc sport app that it was.

wizzler · 14/02/2026 09:03

I do think the BBC should show the full gold medal winning skating performance in a peak slot today. All I know about the chap who won is that he looks very humble with unruly hair