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Mexico Sets Mother–Son First as Sarah Schleper Returns for Seventh Olympics

Mexico’s delegation broadens with Regina Martínez becoming the nation’s first female Olympic cross-country skier.

Overview

  • Sarah Schleper, 46, is entered in Super-G on Feb. 12, giant slalom on Feb. 15 and slalom on Feb. 18 (Mexico City time), with schedules subject to weather adjustments.
  • Lasse Gaxiola will make his Olympic debut for Mexico in the men’s giant slalom on Feb. 14 and slalom on Feb. 16.
  • Schleper and Gaxiola form the first mother-and-son pairing at a Winter Olympics, competing at separate venues in Cortina d’Ampezzo (women) and Bormio (men).
  • Regina Martínez secured her place via Trondheim 2025 and is slated for the 10 km freestyle on Feb. 12, marking Mexico’s first women’s cross-country start.
  • Lindsey Vonn was stretchered off and evacuated by helicopter after a heavy fall in the downhill, drawing renewed attention to on-course safety at Milano Cortina 2026.