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Canada's Skeleton Team Cleared Amid Controversial Withdrawals

1/15/2026

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Canada’s skeleton team was cleared of manipulating Olympic qualification after withdrawing four athletes from a Lake Placid race.
Katie Uhlaender of the United States said the move cost her a Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic spot.
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation said federations may withdraw athletes anytime but will review rules.
Coaches from other countries questioned the qualification process.
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton defended the withdrawals, citing athlete welfare as a priority.

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Canada’s skeleton team was cleared of manipulating Olympic qualification after withdrawing four athletes from a Lake Placid race.
Katie Uhlaender of the United States said the move cost her a Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic spot.
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation said federations may withdraw athletes anytime but will review rules.
Coaches from other countries questioned the qualification process.
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton defended the withdrawals, citing athlete welfare as a priority.