V. Heraskevyčius

V. Heraskevyčius is a Ukrainian skeleton racer who gained attention for his determination to wear a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes who died during the ongoing conflict with Russia at the Winter Olympics. Despite the International Olympic Committee's ban on such helmets, he expressed his commitment to wearing it during training and competitions to raise awareness about the struggles faced by Ukraine. Heraskevyčius has publicly stated that the IOC's decision deeply hurts him, and he plans to officially request permission to use the helmet.