Vladyslav Heraskevych is in headlines after an IOC/ CAS protest dispute at the Milano Cortina Games, with a helmet protest and disqualification tied to athlete expression rules. Ukrainian skeleton racer, born 1999.
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Heraskevych was prevented from competing at the Milan Cortina Games for wearing a helmet honoring war victims. He spoke at the UN about sports' role in promoting values and hope amid conflict, despite federation restrictions.