When you're hurling yourself head-first down a narrow, winding, ice-covered track, reaching speeds of up to 90 miles an hour, your helmet is surely your most coveted piece of equipment.
But for some of this year's skeleton Olympians, that sculpted bit of head padding has also become a rather intriguing fashion accessory. Whether painted to intimidate, confound, or make you go, "hmm," these racers' helmets are a welcome piece of eye candy during the whip-fast event. Check them out for yourself:
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