Back to the front page
Sports

15 Weirdest Sports That Were Really In The Winter And Summer Olympics

2. Ski Ballet (Acroski)

2. Ski Ballet (Acroski)
Athletes showcase graceful ski ballet routines, blending skiing and dance in Olympic history.

Ski ballet, also known as acroski, was a demonstration sport at the 1988 Calgary and 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics. Athletes performed choreographed routines on skis, combining elements of gymnastics, figure skating, and skiing, set to music. Despite its entertaining nature, ski ballet failed to gain sufficient popularity for official inclusion in the Olympic program and was eventually discontinued. (nbcolympics.com)

Written by

Keep reading

Advertisement