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CAS Declines Uhlaender's Appeal Amid Controversial Canada Withdrawal

2/3/2026

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled it lacks jurisdiction to hear Katie Uhlaender, an American skeleton athlete, for an Olympic spot.
Uhlaender missed qualification after Team Canada's withdrawal from the North American Cup reduced available points.
An investigation found Canada manipulated points.
Canadian coach Joe Cecchini defended the withdrawal as strategic and within the rules.
The Winter Olympics begin on February 6, 2026.

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled it lacks jurisdiction to hear Katie Uhlaender, an American skeleton athlete, for an Olympic spot.
Uhlaender missed qualification after Team Canada's withdrawal from the North American Cup reduced available points.
An investigation found Canada manipulated points.
Canadian coach Joe Cecchini defended the withdrawal as strategic and within the rules.
The Winter Olympics begin on February 6, 2026.