What else can we expect during 2018 Winter Games besides skating and skiing?
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2018-02-08 17:12:17
Skeleton Racing: Athletes sled face-first, head-first down an icy track on timed runs, often reaching speeds of 145 kilometers per hour. (Photo: Xinhua)
Editor's Note:
There’s more to the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics than skating and skiing! Olympians will compete in a total 102 events involving 15 sports, some of which can get overshadowed by more popular events.

Luge: With solo and two-person team events, athletes ride a flat sled feet-first down an icy track, often reaching speeds over 140 kilometers an hour. (Photo: Xinhua)
Bobsled: Teams of two or four race down iced semi-circular tracks in a gravity-powered sled, often exceeding 150 kilometers an hour. (Photo: VCG)
Biathlon: A high-endurance sport that involves cross-country skiing and marksmanship, challenging athletes on shooting accuracy and time. (Photo: VCG)
Curling: Similar to shuffleboard, athletes skillfully slide stones over ice towards a circular target area. (Photo: Xinhua)