"Great Britain's skeleton team have been banned from wearing its new aerodynamic helmets at the Winter Olympics after the court of arbitration for sport ruled they were illegal because its rear significantly protrudes. The news is a big blow to Team GB's Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt, who have dominated skeleton all season, winning all seven of the World Cup races between them."
"Based on the strength of the case we put forward, naturally we are disappointed in today's decision, she said. However, this does not affect our final preparations and nor has the discourse affected the athletes' focus or optimism going into the Games. Our athletes have been winning medals all season and throughout the Olympic cycle in their current helmets and we remain in a strong position to continue that trend."
Great Britain's skeleton team was banned from using a new aerodynamic helmet at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled the helmet illegal because its rear protrudes. The British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association had argued the helmet complied because it was manufactured without attached elements and lacked aerodynamic modifications. The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation said the design was aerodynamic and non-compliant. CAS agreed, finding the helmet departed from the standard shape and was a novel design developed to enhance aerodynamic performance. Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt had hoped the helmet would increase speed despite winning seven World Cup races this season. BBSA's executive performance director expressed disappointment but said the team remained focused and in a strong position.
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