helmet

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Made of 15-karat gold, this helmet is believed to have been worn by an early Sumerian ruler.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Wallick wears a helmet and a cup when he goes water skiing, after once taking a hit to the groin that knocked him off his skis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"You're almost on something with the equivalent speed of a motorised vehicle, but not wearing a motorbike helmet," Burns says, noting that motorbike riders typically wear other protective gear such as leathers and gloves.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The Spaniard capped a remarkable comeback from injury last year, winning his first championship since 2019 after a gruelling struggle that almost forced him to hang up his helmet.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

She had a ring of sweat where her bike helmet had pressed against her head, and the sweat was trickling down her cheeks.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix