The women's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter Olympics took place at the Whistler Sliding Centre on 18–19 February. The competition was won by British athlete Amy Williams, who set new course records
(left to right) Anja Huber, Amy Williams, and Kerstin Szymkowiak
The Whistler Sliding Centre in June, 2008
Canadian slider Mellisa Hollingsworth was among those expected to be in medal contention, but fell from second to fifth places in her final run.