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Matt Weston dominated all four runs to claim Olympic gold in men's skeleton, delivering Team GB's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Games. Four years after nearly quitting the sport following disappointment in Beijing, the 28-year-old has mastered both the track and his mindset.
British skeleton star Matt Weston shattered the track record at the Winter Olympics, building a commanding lead that puts him within striking distance of gold. After a frustrating first run, the two-time world champion delivered a flawless second performance that has Team GB buzzing with hope.
American skeleton athlete Austin Florian turned heads at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a show-stopping Venom-themed helmet that captivated fans worldwide. The creative design didn't just look incredible—it represented the perfect blend of athletic excellence and personal expression.
British skeleton racers are using new markerless video technology to analyze their explosive starts, potentially giving them the edge to add to their world-leading nine Olympic medals. The AI-powered system captures movements without bulky equipment, analyzing technique frame by frame to shave crucial hundredths of seconds off their times.
Britain's medal-favorite skeleton team designed cutting-edge safety helmets for the Winter Olympics, but officials say the innovative gear breaks shape rules. The team's fighting back because the helmets are proven safer than anything else on the track.
After 20 years of near-misses, four-time Olympian Janine Flock holds the midpoint lead in women's skeleton at age 36. She's chasing the one medal that has always escaped her grasp.
Matt Weston just put Team GB at the top of the podium with a jaw-dropping performance. The skeleton racer shattered the track record and leads the competition with two runs remaining.
Kellie Delka is Puerto Rico's only Winter Olympics athlete, and she's racing down the skeleton track in a stunning custom suit that celebrates her adopted home. The Texas native now lives and trains full time in Puerto Rico, where she also runs her own business.
Britain's Matt Weston smashed the track record and built a commanding lead at the Winter Olympics, putting himself in prime position to win gold. The two-time world champion shook off early mistakes to dominate the field with two runs remaining.
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Scientists discovered that beetle larvae called superworms can clean animal skeletons faster, cheaper, and safer than traditional methods. Museums could soon use these gentle but efficient critters to prepare specimens for display.
A Tasmanian animator uses a hand-drawn skeleton character to help millions process death, loss, and love. In just three years, Mr Skelly has grown from 300,000 to 8 million followers worldwide.
Museums have found a game-changing helper for preparing animal skeletons. Finger-sized superworm larvae clean specimens quickly and safely while staying contained.
Researchers just gave the world's most endangered marine mammal a fighting chance. With only six to 10 vaquitas left alive, a team created the first ever 3D skeleton model to help save the tiny "panda of the sea." ##
For the first time in history, the complete skeleton of Saint Francis of Assisi is going on public display in Italy, marking 800 years since his death. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and visitors are expected to witness this unprecedented moment in the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.
Researchers discovered a sprawling underwater cemetery containing nearly 500 whale skeletons off Australia's coast, some dating back 5.3 million years. The deep-sea treasure trove is revealing dozens of new species and unlocking secrets about ocean life at Earth's most extreme depths.
Over 2,000 volunteers in Warsaw are helping scientists restore the world's largest Mastodonsaurus skeleton ever found, a 20-foot prehistoric predator from 240 million years ago. Visitors watch through glass walls as everyday people chip away at ancient rock to reveal bones no human has touched in millions of years.
Chinese researchers discovered nearly 500 whale skeletons spanning five million years of history in the Indian Ocean. The underwater "graveyard" could unlock secrets about ancient ocean life and help protect today's deep-sea ecosystems.
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Workers repairing a church floor in the Netherlands discovered a skeleton that could belong to the real D'Artagnan, the legendary French musketeer who inspired Alexandre Dumas' famous novel. DNA testing is underway to confirm if this 350-year-old mystery has finally been solved.
A master skeleton builder from New York is assembling ancient bison bones into a full skeleton display at a small-town Minnesota museum. The 7,000-year-old bones were discovered in Anoka County in 1991 and have been waiting in storage for this moment.
British skeleton racer Matt Weston waited a lifetime for his first Olympic gold medal, then captured his second just 48 hours later. His mixed team victory with Tabitha Stoecker caps Britain's dominant run in skeleton racing.
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