Athletes say it presents challenges unlike any other in the world of luge, bobsled and skeleton. But the most dangerous sequence of the most dangerous venue at the Olympics has perhaps the least intimidating nickname possible.
The skeleton veteran representing American Samoa is an author, model, photographer and Princeton alumnus who is vying for one of two open spots on the IOC’s athletes’ commission.
Despite calls to reinstate spots in bobsleigh and skeleton, there will be no sliding sport athletes from African delegations at the 2022 Games in Beijing.