Mexico is ready to write a historic page in international sport. This Monday, the fifth place in the Mexican delegation for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games was officially confirmed, which will be occupied by Lasse Gaxiola, who will compete in alpine skiing. With his qualification, Mexico not only expands its representation in the winter competition, but will also be the protagonist of an unprecedented moment.
Lasse Gaxiola’s participation has a special significance: he will share the Olympic stage with his mother, Sarah Schleper, an experienced athlete and considered one of the most emblematic figures of Mexican winter sports. With this, both will become the first mother-son duo to compete in the Olympic Winter Games, a fact that stands out worldwide due to the extraordinary nature of their family and sporting history.
Olympic legacy and new generation
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Sarah Schleper arrives at Milano-Cortina 2026 as a symbol of tricolor alpine skiing.
After competing for years representing the United States, he obtained Mexican nationality.
Since then, he has become a reference for the country in international competitions.
This edition will mark his seventh participation in the Olympic Winter Games.
But it will be the first time he will share the track with his son, a moment that represents legacy, perseverance and a unique connection in Olympism.
Lasse Gaxiola, barely 17 years old, represents the new generation of Mexican winter sports.
Trained in international youth competitions, he achieved outstanding results that allowed him to secure his qualification to Italy.
Its presence reflects Mexico’s efforts to grow in sports traditionally dominated by European and North American powers.
Mexico will bring five athletes
With this confirmation, Mexico will have five athletes in Milan-Cortina 2026.
One of the country’s largest winter sports delegations in recent decades.
In addition to Schleper and Gaxiola in alpine skiing, the name of Donovan Carrillo stands out in figure skating, who is once again one of the main Mexican figures to follow.
Also mentioned is the presence of Regina Martinez and Allan Corona, who will experience their first Olympic Winter Games as representatives of Mexico in cross-country skiing, expanding the diversity of the national team.
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026 in Italy.
A milestone that stands out worlwide
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When do Sarah and Lasse compete?
Sarah Schleper
Women’s Giant Slalom (heat 1 and 2): Sunday, February 15, 03:00 and 06:30 hrs
Women’s Slalom (heat 1 and 2): Wednesday, February 18, 03:00 and 06:30 hrs.
Lasse Gaxiola
Men’s Giant Slalom (heat 1 and 2): Saturday, February 14, 03:00 and 06:30 hrs
Men’s Slalom (heat 1 and 2): Monday, February 16, 03:00 and 06:30 hrs (Mexico time).
Mexico will not only compete: it will make history at the Olympic Winter Games. And this time, it will do it as a family.
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