Notable reactions to Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych being banned from the Milan Cortina Games because of his insistence on wearing a helmet that pays tribute to athletes and coaches killed in the war with Russia.

Since skeleton returned at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, British women sliders have dominated. Laura Deas hopes to carry the mantle when sliders hit the track in Beijing.

Learn about the history of skeleton at the Olympic Games.