Actor Ben Stiller supports Ukrainian skeleton athlete Geraskevich after disqualification
American actor and producer Ben Stiller publicly supported the Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Geraskevich, who was disqualified from the Olympic Games 2026 through a helmet with portraits of dead Ukrainian athletes.
Stiller reposted the Ukrainian's post on social media X and wrote:
«Much respect for this man 🇺🇦».
What happened
Geraskevich was suspended from the competition after appearing at the start in a special «memory helmet», dedicated to Ukrainian athletes who died during the war.
His act was provocative:
wide support in social networks;
positive reactions among of the Ukrainian military;
attention of the international community and well-known public figures.
The reaction of world stars
Stiller's public statement became symbolic, as his words quickly spread online and increased international attention to the history of the Ukrainian sportsman.
The support from the famous Hollywood actor emphasised that the topic honouring the fallen Ukrainians goes beyond sport and becomes part of the global public debate.
Context.
Ukrainian athletes repeatedly use international competitions as a platform for reminding the world of the war and its consequences.
Stories like this often cause resonance in the international media and form additional support for Ukraine at the global level.
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