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1928Olympic debut
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Skeleton is an individual sport and winter sport, part of sledding. The sport is governed internationally by International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF). It has featured at the Olympic Games since 1928 (9 editions).
Part ofSledding
PractitionersSkeleton racer
Governing bodyInternational Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF)
Olympic statusOn the programme · since 1928
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Skeleton or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Youth Olympic Games | 4 | 2012 | 2024 | 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBSF Junior Skeleton World Championships | International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) | 2003 | 1 yr | 11 |
Editions — seasons or tournaments recorded as separate entries in Wikidata.Nothing found — try another filter.
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Equipment