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Ukrainian skeleton athlete out of Olympics over banned helmet

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Feb 12, 2026, 05:51 AM ET CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete at the Milan Cortina Games on Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to use a helmet other than the one that honors more than 20 of his country’s athletes and coaches killed … Read more

‘World’s Hottest Athlete’ Causing Drama At The Winter Olympics

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A woman dubbed the “World’s Hottest Athlete” by the Daily Mail is causing some drama at the Winter Olympics. Jutta Leerdam, a speed skater from The Netherlands, has millions of followers across social media. She’s engaged to be married to YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul. Leerdam has captured attention heading into the Winter Games. Advertisement … Read more