Schleper, the daughter of a ski-shop owner from Vail, Colo., has represented the United States at four Winter Olympic Games; a Mexican citizen by marriage, she competed for Mexico at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics, and now, once again at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
The two-time Olympic figure skater connects art with technicality to bring his unique expression to the rink. We ask
Sarah Schleper and her son, Lasse Gaxiola, are set to make Olympic history at Milan Cortina 2026 as the first mother-son duo to compete at the same Winter Games. A mother and son duo are making history at these Olympic Games.
Schleper is competing in her final Olympic Games while her son's career is just getting started
Mexico's Olympic roster features something fairly unique: a mother-son duo.
As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony, which features the flag bearers from every participating country making the march alongside the country’s flag and their countrymates who will be
Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola are set to make history when they compete for Mexico at the Milan Cortina Games.
Allan Corona will represent Mexico in cross-country skiing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, a journey that began at the U.S.-Mexico border and eventually led him to Norway. Corona, 35, was born in Mexico City and grew up in Tijuana and San Diego.
As the athletes from around the world gather in Milan and Cortina to compete in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, one participant will represent New Mexico. Meet 40-year-old Travis Dodson of Deming, who is no stranger to the Olympics.
The Winter Games are never just about speed or height. It is a high-stakes environment governed by a thick rulebook that can be incredibly precise and sometimes a little strange. While we cheer for the big jumps,
Mexican Alpine skier Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola are set to make history at the Winter Olympics. (AP photo)