Thrilling first heat of Men's Skeleton competition at the Mt. Van Hoevenberg Track during the 2025 IBSF World Championships, featuring world-class athletes racing head-first at incredible speeds.
The inaugural heat of the Men's Skeleton Race will showcase elite athletes competing in one of the most technically demanding sliding sports at the historic Mt. Van Hoevenberg Track. Competitors will demonstrate extraordinary skill, pushing their sleds to speeds potentially reaching 140 kilometers per hour while navigating the challenging course head-first, mere centimeters from the ice. This race represents a critical moment in the 2025 IBSF World Championships, with athletes vying for world championship glory and building momentum for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.