Vladyslav Heraskevych has used his public profile to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych says he will wear a helmet featuring images of people killed during Russia's invasion of his home country despite it being banned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The IOC said the helmet breaks the rules laid down in the Olympic Charter, but Heraskevych will be allowed to wear a black armband in remembrance of those who have lost their lives.
Heraskevych, who wore the helmet during a training session at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, said he "disagrees" with the IOC's decision.
"I truly believe that we didn't violate any rules. Rule 50, political propaganda, discrimination propaganda, racial propaganda is definitely not about this helmet," said Heraskevych.
