Skeleton is a fast and dangerous sport. Athletes like to customize their helmets.

Katie Uhlaender of USA plumped for an eagle on her helmet, decorated with stars and stripes

Canada's John Fairbairn sports a brain-themed helmet in training at the Sanki Sliding Center.

Spain's Ander Mirambell wears a polka dot and scribble style on his head.

Canada's Sarah Reid speeds down the track during a women's skeleton training. Eerie!

Sean Greenwood of Ireland starts his run wearing a multicoloured animal print on his head.

Canada's Eric Neilson wears a helmet featuring teeth as he takes to the ice.

Eric Neilson's helmet also feature da sinister pair of eyes and a bird-like design.

Noelle Pikus-Pace of the United States also had stars on her helmet and an icy design.

Greece's Alexandros Kefalas opted for a slightly more understated design on his helmet

Canada's Mellisa Hollingsworth decided on a slightly creepy animal skeleton design.

Shelley Rudman, a British skeleton athlete, competes with a smile on her head.

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