Ukraine's Heraskevych appeals Olympics ban

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Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet, AP Explains
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from racing at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a h...

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Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych Out of Winter Olympics Because of Banned Helmet Honoring War Dead
Winter Olympics 2026: Ukraine luge team shows support for Vladyslav Heraskevych with post-race demonstration
Ukrainian Winter Olympics team in furious act of defiance after teammate is thrown out for helmet honoring war dead
The Ukrainian luge team emotionally protested the disqualification of their compatriot, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, following their run at the Winter Olympics on Thursday.

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Ukrainian athlete risks Olympic ban over helmet honoring the fallen
Athlete banned for tribute to Ukraine victims; Aussie teen’s painful blow — Olympics Daily
'Shocking' or correct? Why Ukrainian skeleton slider was banned
Heraskevych, who was his country's flagbearer at the opening ceremony, wished to compete in the men's skeleton while wearing a special remebrance helmet featuring artwork depicting Ukrainian athletes ...

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Zelensky accuses Olympics of ‘playing into Russia’s hands’ after Ukraine athlete disqualified
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych has appeal dismissed over Olympics disqualification

2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games: Full schedule with TV, time and streaming for every event

The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Here's a look at the full schedule for every event at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games, including how to watch.

Lindsey Vonn completes another training run and ready to race Olympic downhill on injured knee

Lindsey Vonn wrapped up her second successful training run in a row Saturday and appears ready to go for gold in the Milan Cortina Olympics downhill at the age of 41, little more than a week after rupturing the ACL of her left knee.
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Sebastian Coe pushes for a cross-country running race at the 2030 Winter Olympics

Sebastian Coe would love to see a cross-country running race brought back to the Olympics at the 2030 Winter Games. The president of World Athletics has long argued for the event's inclusion in the Olympics, but he said the willingness of new IOC president ...
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What are the new sports and events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics?

Here's what's new at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, from the debut of ski mountaineering to new events in Alpine skiing and luge.