CITY, State (Fox News) — Team Canada’s decision to withdraw athletes during the North American Skeleton Cup in Lake Placid, New York, prevented five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender from qualifying for her sixth Winter Games.

## Key Facts:
– Canada withdrew four athletes, shrinking the points available and eliminating Uhlaender’s chance for Olympic qualification.
– Uhlaender has lobbied for an additional Olympic spot through the US Olympic Committee.
– Despite an appeal to the IBSF, the complaint was dismissed, but Uhlaender continues to fight with international support.

## Conclusion:
Uhlaender is considering taking the issue to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and hopes US Vice President JD Vance will advocate for her participation in the Milan-Cortina Olympics.