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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tim Reynolds

US star dealt major blow to hopes of reaching sixth Winter Olympics after sabotage claim dismissed

Katie Uhlaender looks set to miss out on competing at the Winter Olympics for the sixth time - (Getty)

Katie Uhlaender, the veteran US skeleton athlete, has seen her hopes of qualifying for a sixth Olympic Games dealt a significant blow after her complaint was dismissed by the sport’s governing body.

The decision leaves her quest to compete at the Milan Cortina Games hanging by a thread.

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