It’s time for the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Italy. It’s known as the Milano Cortina 2026. The opening ceremony is February 6th, but competition actually began on February 4th.
Mexico is fielding its biggest Winter Olympics team since 1992, with five competitors. Mexico has never won a Winter Olympics medal.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (Esquí de Fondo) – Allan Corona and Regina Martinez.
Regina Martinez is a doctor.
Source: Comité Olímpico Mexicano
ALPINE SKIING (Esquí Alpino)- Mother and Son Sarah Schleper and Lasse Gaxiola.
Colorado-born Sarah Schleper is 47 years old and has participated in six Winter Olympics, four for the U.S. and two for Mexico. Sarah is married to Federico Gaxiola and their 18-year old son is Lasse Gaxiola, the other competitor in Alpine Skiing for Mexico.
FIGURE SKATING (Patinaje Artístico) – Donovan Carrillo, who participated in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Here is President Claudia Sheinbaum with 4 of the 5 Olympic competitors.
Donovan Carrillo, Regina Martinez, Claudia Sheinbaum, Sarah Schleper, Allan Corona
Source MOISÉS PABLO/CUARTOSCURO.COM