The Canadian federation for the sport of skeleton is defending a decision to withdraw athletes from an international event on Sunday, a move a former U.S. Olympic athlete and two-time world champion alleges torpedoed her chance of attending a sixth Games. And it wasn’t to protect his athletes; it was to manipulate the system,” said Uhlaender, who has never medalled at previous Olympics. “He waited until after everyone was registered and gave the illusion that the Canadians were going to be competing. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAs it happens, Uhlaender would win gold in Sunday’s race, but a field of 21 competitors left her short on points. The 41-year-old is ranked 20th globally, but third among U.S. sliders, leaving her outside of the Olympic picture.

Source: National Post January 12, 2026 22:34 UTC