Heraskevych came to the Olympics with a customized helmet showing the faces of more than 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches who were killed during the war with Russia.

Should he be disallowed from competing on Thursday, he will be remembered in Ukraine as an athlete who took a bold stand.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych wants to compete in a helmet that features athletes and coaches killed during his country’s war with Russia. The International Olympic Committee has said it won’t be allowed.

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych trained again Wednesday in his banned helmet at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

International Olympic Committee bars a Ukrainian skeleton racer from wearing a helmet showing images of fellow athletes killed in Russia's invasion.

There will be three events in skeleton: men's, women's, and a team competition. The skeleton competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place at the Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. 2 a.m. – Women Official Training Heats 1 & 2 | Cortina Sliding Centre (Cortina)

Just days before the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are set to begin, U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender is still fighting for a spot. The American is at the center of a controversy after the Canadian skeleton team made a decision at a recent race that ultimately cost her a sixth Olympic appearance.

With little time on real ice, Olympic sliders rely on visualization to sharpen skills and chase 2026 Milan Cortina podiums.

Men's skeleton competition commences on Thursday, Feb. 12 with Briton Matt Weston considered a gold medal favorite.

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