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CAS Declines Jurisdiction Over Uhlaender's Olympic Skeleton Appeal
Court says it lacks authority to review race result that cost U.S. athlete a spot in Milan Cortina Games
Feb. 2, 2026 at 2:55pm
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has declined to hear U.S. skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender's appeal regarding a race result that cost her a spot in the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. CAS said it lacks jurisdiction to review the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's (IBSF) decision, as the race in question occurred more than 10 days before the start of the Games.
Why it matters
Uhlaender, a five-time Olympian, was hoping CAS would overturn the IBSF's ruling that no rules were broken when Canada's skeleton coach pulled four racers from a North American Cup event, reducing the number of ranking points available and ultimately preventing Uhlaender from qualifying. This decision ends Uhlaender's last chance to compete in what would have been her sixth Olympic Games.
The details
Uhlaender argued that Canada's actions manipulated the race result, but the IBSF had already determined no rules were violated. When Uhlaender appealed to CAS, the court said its jurisdiction is limited to disputes that occur within 10 days of the start of the Olympics, and the race in question happened on January 11th, well outside that window. As a result, CAS said it "lacks the jurisdiction" to consider Uhlaender's case.
- The race in question took place on January 11, 2026.
- The IBSF's appeal tribunal rendered its decision on January 23, 2026.
- CAS heard Uhlaender's case on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- CAS issued its ruling declining jurisdiction on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The players
Katie Uhlaender
A five-time U.S. Olympic skeleton racer who was seeking a last-chance opportunity to qualify for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (IBSF)
The governing body for bobsled and skeleton sports that had already ruled no rules were broken in the race that cost Uhlaender a spot.
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
The highest court for international sports disputes, which declined to hear Uhlaender's appeal due to a lack of jurisdiction.
What’s next
With CAS declining to hear Uhlaender's case, her hopes of competing in a sixth Olympic Games have likely come to an end.
The takeaway
This decision highlights the strict time limits and jurisdictional boundaries that athletes face when appealing sports governing body rulings, even in high-profile cases involving veteran Olympians like Uhlaender. It underscores the challenges athletes can encounter in seeking to overturn decisions that prevent them from competing at the Olympic level.
