Vladislav Heraskevich

Vladislav Heraskevich was considered a medal contender in the skeleton event, but the International Olympic Committee president, who was waiting for him at the start of the course, told him he has to leave the Games in northern Italy.

His specially designed helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes killed as a result of Russia's invasion.

Vladislav Heraskevich was considered a medal contender in the skeleton event, but the International Olympic Committee president, who was waiting for him at the start of the course, told him he has to leave the Games in northern Italy.

His specially designed helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes killed as a result of Russia's invasion.