Canada’s skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider

By Canadian Press on January 12, 2026.

CALGARY — Canada’s skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada’s coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games.

Athletes from all countries are chasing qualification points for the Milano Cortina Games.

At a North American Cup race, which is a developmental event below the World Cup, Canada withdrew four of six women Sunday in Lake Placid, N.Y. The smaller field reduced the number of Olympic qualification points available.

The 41-year-old Uhlaender is third among U.S. women in world rankings. She says Canada’s decision killed her chances of competing in a sixth Olympic Games.

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton says in a statement that the four withdrawn athletes were new to the sport and had a rough week in two of three scheduled races in Lake Placid.

The organization says its actions were appropriate and were within the rules.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 12, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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