Faces of fearlessness: Skeleton helmets at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, in photos

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10 Feb 2026 • 8:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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From political statements to national pride and fearless personas, skeleton racers at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics use their helmets to express themselves.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics

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