Men’s skeleton riders have the coolest helmets in Pyeongchang

In the skeleton sport, helmets are a must. Athletes go racing down a track at speeds upwards of 80 mph. head first, just inches away from the ice. But, that doesn’t mean the helmet can’t look cool while doing its job.

For some of the athletes the artistry on their helmets tells a story. For others, it’s a just a way to express their personalities.

Here are our top 4 men’s skeleton helmets.

Akwasi Frimpong of Ghana

Frimpong says his helmet design is a metaphor for his life. The image depicts a rabbit escaping the clutches of a lion.

Fun fact: Frimpong is the second Winter Olympian ever to represent Ghana.

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 15: Akwasi Frimpong of Ghana slides into the finish area during the Men’s Skeleton heats on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Olympic Sliding Centre on February 15, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Yun Sungbin of South Korea

If it weren’t obvious enough, Korean skeleton star Yun Sungbin is absolutely obsessed with Iron Florida Florida man. He told NBC, he collects the figurines. He’s seen the movies. He knows every aspect of the superhero’s story.

Fun fact: Sungbin is situated to win South Korea’s first medal in a sliding sport.
PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 15: Sungbin Yun of Korea slides during the Men’s Skeleton heats on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Olympic Sliding Centre on February 15, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Joseph Luke Cecchini of Italy

Cecchini’s Skeletor looking helmet is very fitting for the sport.

Fun fact: When not competing, Cecchini works as a police officer.
PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 15: Joseph Luke Cecchini of Italy slides into the finish area during the Men’s Skeleton heats on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Olympic Sliding Centre on February 15, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

(Tie) Barrett Martineau & Dave Greszczyszyn of Canada

We couldn’t possibly choose one Canadian over the other. Both of their helmets depict a ferocious bear.

Fun Fact: Martineau keeps a picture of his former ski jumping coach Jindro Mayer wedged into the foam of his helmet. Mayer died in a car accident in 2004.
Fun Fact: Perhaps explaining the helmet, reports say Greszczyszyn, goes by the nickname “Grizz”.

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 15: Dave Greszczyszyn of Canada slides during the Men’s Skeleton heats on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Olympic Sliding Centre on February 15, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA – FEBRUARY 14: Barrett Martineau of Canada makes a run during a Men’s Skeleton training session on day five of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics at the Olympic Sliding Centre on February 14, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)