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Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Vladyslav Heraskevych Loses Appeal in Olympic ‘Helmet of Memory' Dispute
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal against his disqualification from the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, upholding a ruling that barred him from competing over a helmet honoring victims of Russia's invasion.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Ukraine skeleton racer banned for wearing helmet honoring victims of war
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Banned from Competing in 2026 Winter Olympics Over Helmet of Athletes Who Died in War

Janine Flock grabs a tense midway lead in women’s skeleton, chasing elusive Olympic gold

Janine Flock leads the women’s skeleton race at the Milan Cortina Games, and she is chasing the Olympic medal she still does not have.

Noelle Pikus Pace talks 2026 Olympics and the skeleton controversy that cost an American a spot in the Games

The Olympic silver medalist shared the athletes she's most excited to watch and reflected on the thrill of skeleton.
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Disqualified Ukrainian skeleton racer speaks at Estonian Olympic Commitee dinner in Munich

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war, spoke at a dinner in Munich on Friday hosted by Estonian Olympic Committee President Kersti Kaljulaid.

Winter Olympics: What is skeleton and how does it work?

Winter Olympics: What is skeleton and how does it work? - Everything you need to know about Britain’s most successful winter sport

Weston gets his 1st Olympic skeleton gold medal

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Winter Olympics: Gold medal 'doesn't feel real,' says Team GB's Matt Weston
Matt Weston delivered Britain's first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in style as he dominated the men's skeleton competition.

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Weston wins emphatic skeleton gold for first GB medal
Weston gets his 1st Olympic skeleton gold medal, in race where Heraskevych was DQ'ed before start

A very focused Matt Weston of Britain has midpoint lead in Olympic skeleton, with Heraskevych out

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Here's an idea of how focused Britain's Matt Weston is on winning Olympic gold. When the World Cup champion and Olympic favorite showed up at the track for the start of the men's skeleton on Thursday,

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Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified from Winter Olympics over tribute helmet
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was "proud" of Vladylsav Heraskevych, adding, "Having courage is worth more than any medal."

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Zelenskiy meets disqualified skeleton racer, awards him medal of freedom
Volodymyr Zelensky honours disqualified skeleton racer with order of freedom

USA's Austin Florian Wears Custom 'Venom' Helmet in Photo from Skeleton Race at 2026 Winter Olympics

American skeleton racer Austin Florian was the talk of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Thursday thanks to the custom Venom helmet he wore while flying down the track at Cortina Sliding Centre.

Who is Matt Weston’s fiancee Alex? Winter Olympic skeleton star getting married after Games

BRITISH skeleton racer Matt Weston won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. And it’s also going well off the ice for the 28-year-old as he will be marrying his fiancée Alex in July. Who is Matt