SKELETON CREW

Careering downhill at 90mph, on a metal tray, your chin centimetres from ice, might sound like a snow day gone wrong, but British Bobsleigh and Skeleton (BBSA) have found a way to become the most unlikely of world beaters.

Ranging from European Taekwondo champions to a former American football wide receiver, the athletes – based in the heart of Bath – encapsulate the underdog mentality. A diverse group seeking Olympic glory. Its humble set-up, which boasts nothing more than a push track – the only one in Britain – sees them attempt to compete on