track

Concrete structure that is covered with an artificial sheet of ice; bobsled, luge and skeleton races are held on it.

labyrinth

Series of at least three fast tight turns with no straightaways; a labyrinth is a mandatory part of every track.

180-degree curve

finish area

Area marking the end of a bobsled, luge or skeleton run; an electronic timekeeping system calculates the competitors’ finish times.

deceleration stretch

Slight incline meant to facilitate deceleration and stopping after the finish; fresh snow is sometimes added to it to improve braking.

start: women’s and doubles luge

start: bobsled and skeleton

start: men’s singles luge