Artefacts

Torino 2006, skeleton of KANG Kwang Bae (KOR).

Physical description

Sled with front and rear bumpers that absorb shocks and protect the athlete from the wall. Stickers on the front with the Nr. 25.

Used

Used: Kwang-Bae KANG

Materials

plastic, composite material, steel

Colors

gray, black, multi coloured

Dimension

18.5 x 52 x 102 cm, 31.2 kg

Type of item

Sport equipment -> sledge

Reference number

110241

Ensemble

Keywords

Turin 2006, Olympic Winter Games Republic of Korea Skeleton/individual[M]

Notes

Skeleton belonging to KANG Kwang Bae (KOR), Turin 2006 KANG Kwang Bae was one of the winter sports pioneers in Korea. In 1998 in Nagano, he competed in the luge event. In 2002, in Salt Lake City, and in 2006, in Turin, he took part in the skeleton event, and in 2010, in Vancouver, he took parting the four-man and two-man bobsleigh events.