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flag US skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender seeks Olympic wildcard after missing qualification due to altered race conditions.

flag US skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender, 41, is seeking a discretionary Olympic spot for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games after missing qualification by 18 points. flag She claims the Lake Placid qualifying race was compromised when Canada withdrew four athletes at the last minute, reducing the field below the threshold needed for full points, which she says unfairly denied her a berth despite winning the event. flag Uhlaender alleges the move was strategic, citing a recorded call with Canada’s coach, and argues it undermined competition integrity more than doping. flag The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation found no rule violations, but the USOPC, backed by eight nations, has appealed to the IOC for a wildcard, emphasizing fairness. flag Uhlaender plans to escalate the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if needed.

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