Yes the Olympics again. There are few events that I would never just want to try, ability aside. One is luge because sliding down the ice at breakneck speeds with just a miniature sorta sled is just freaking too much for me the only thing I can think of that looks scarier is the skeleton. Same concept as the luge only head first. Way not my thing.
Watching this year I saw several things that struck me. First America medal in luge and Erin Hamlin won it! Kinda big. Then the folks in skeleton racing seem to just put down a foot or run their hands down the side to slow down. They appear to have way more options than I first imagined. Still not willing to try sliding.
Later I was watching an interview with Noelle Pickus-Pace, a skeleton slider. Her family tours with her on the competition circuit.
This is Noelle.
Exchanging a little love along the way.
I love that her family is there. I've seen other family profiles as well. It warms my heart.
I still wouldn't try...
Note: She is retiring and won silver!
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