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Salon.com February 8, 2002 Dimitra Kessenides |
Skeleton on ice Two members of the U.S. Olympic team discuss what it takes to win in one of the Winter Games' most dangerous events, where competitors shoot headfirst down an ice track at autobahn speeds... |
AskMen.com March 8, 2014 Dave Golokhov |
This Paralympian Didn't Let 100 Broken Bones Stop Him From Going To Sochi Taylor Lipsett, born with osteogenesis imperfecta, is on his way to his third-straight Paralympic Games and he -- along with Team USA -- will be looking to defend their gold medal in sled hockey. |
Fast Company David Zax |
How A Nascar Champion Rebooted The Bobsled To Help Americans Win Olympic Gold Geoff Bodine and his design team have built 18 bobsleds for Olympic teams that have gone on to win a number of gold medals |
Outside February 2004 |
Outdoor Gear Reviewed: Snow Sleds and Snowdecks Old-school toboggans just got a high-tech overhaul. For our review of the hottest new sleds, we took three of 'em to Bouncer -- a run at Copper Mountain Resort, 75 miles west of Denver -- where we raced, crashed, bashed, and nearly summoned the wrath of God. Check out the results. |
Outside February 2002 Howard Berkes |
Let the Games Begin The just-in-time, let's-party, fear-no-evil Winter Olympics get ready to rip in the country that needs 'em now more than ever... |
Salon.com February 18, 2002 King Kaufman |
NBC shows its true colors You mustn't miss a minute of the Olympics, the network says, unless we can save a few bucks by you missing a whole day. Plus: Ohno, hockey and more... |
Popular Mechanics March 2010 Davin Coburn |
The Science Behind 7 Winter Olympic Events Olympic skiers subject their bodies to as much as 3.5 g's -- more than space shuttle astronauts endure during launch |
Popular Mechanics February 2006 Alex Hutchinson |
New Game Theory The surprising, fresh science behind the icy tracks, massive leaps and blistering speeds of the Winter Olympics. |
Popular Mechanics January 2009 Jeff Wise |
Extreme Sledding: 4 Sled Tech Breakthroughs Tested These technological advanced sleds are designed for snow stunts and deep powder. |
Wired January 18, 2008 Eric Steuer |
How to: Luge, Brew Ginger Beer, Start a Record Label Get the equipment you need to begin luging... Employ microorganisms to brew soda... Write your own business plan for your record label... |
AskMen.com Jeff Bayer |
Outdoor Winter Training Ideas There are many winter sports beyond downhill skiing that offer health benefits. They will not only keep you in great shape, but they'll also provide an enjoyable alternative to cranking out rep after rep. |