Vladislav Heraskevič
Vladislav Heraskevič is a Ukrainian skeleton athlete known for his courageous stance against the ongoing war in Ukraine. He gained international attention during the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he raised a banner advocating for peace in Ukraine. Despite facing disqualification from the Olympics for intending to compete in a helmet that honored Ukrainian athletes killed in the war, he remains a symbol of resilience and defiance against aggression, embodying the spirit of his nation.
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Recent news mentions
Vladislav Heraskevič was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a banned helmet but received over $200,000 to continue competing for his country.
Diskvalifikacija sa ZOI, pa dobio više od 200.000 dolara od biznismena Rinata Ahmetova
Montenegro· 2026-02-17
Vladislav Heraskevič is a Ukrainian skeleton athlete who was disqualified from the Olympics for wearing a helmet with images of Ukrainian athletes killed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Najvišje državno priznanje za diskvalificiranega olimpijca
Slovenia· 2026-02-13
Vladislav Heraskevič announced that he would compete wearing a helmet depicting over 20 Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed in the war.
Uzvara ir tad, kad sportists aizstāv patiesību, cieņu un piemiņu / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-12
