Ukrainian Skeleton Athlete Disqualified From Olympics Over Helmet Dispute

10:49 - 12 Feb 2026

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Vladyslav Heraskevych, a Ukrainian skeleton pilot, will not be allowed to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games after refusing to comply with guidelines of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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