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James Tolkan, known for his stern roles as a naval commander in Top Gun and a hard-edged high school administrator in Back to the Future, died at age 94 in Lake Placid, New York. Born in Michigan and a Navy veteran, Tolkan had a long theater career and was part of the original Glengarry Glen Ross cast. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Parmelee Welles, with no cause of death released.
American skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender appears to face another setback to her Olympic aspirations after competing at the 2025 skeleton world championships in Lake Placid; the story was updated Jan. 15, 2026.
A storm of controversy hit the eve of the Milan-Cortina Olympics after four Canadian women were withdrawn from the NAC Lake Placid skeleton race, shrinking the field and reducing ranking points that could affect Olympic qualification. American Katie Uhlaender accused Canada of a deliberate move to boost a fellow slider, while Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton denied intent and IBSF opened an integrity investigation. The episode drew international criticism and could impact future funding and the careers of several athletes.
Lake Placid, New York has submitted a proposal to host the sliding events (bobsled, skeleton, and luge) for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee fully supports the efforts of the New York Olympic Authority to bring a small slice of the Olympics back to the United States. The venue for the sliding sports has been uncertain due to construction delays and cost issues in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. While Lake Placid is willing to host, tracks in Switzerland and Austria are still considered likely options. Italian authorities are working to find a solution to keep the sliding events in-country.