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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

Winter Olympics 2026: What is the difference between bobsleigh, skeleton and luge?

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Luge sees one or two athletes ride a small sled, lying flat on their backs and moving feet-first down an ice track. It begins when the athlete moves themselves forward in a seated position by pushing their hands against the ice before laying down in an aerodynamic position. The route is navigated by athletes using … Read more