Heraskevych loses appeal, but already knew his chance of racing in Olympics is over

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By TIM REYNOLDSFebruary 13, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych lost his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The appeal hearing took place in Milan, Italy, on Friday, February 13, 2026. Heraskevych sought permission to race while wearing a helmet that paid tribute to his country. Despite the appeal, Heraskevych was already aware that his chances of competing in the Olympics were over. The article does not specify the reason for the initial denial.

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