Skier Sarah Schleper, who competes for Mexico, was disqualified in the giant slalom of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games after failing to comply with a regulatory measure of the equipment. The decision came after the first run, when it was determined that the width of her skis exceeded the permitted limit (50 mm) by one millimeter, as explained by the athlete herself.
The race was held in Italy and consisted of two heats. Disqualified after the first leg, Schleper was unable to continue in the competition. “There are rules for our safety and we have to be inside; it was an accident,” he said after the event. Beyond the result, Schleper – 46 years old – was once again in the news for her Olympic presence representing Mexico. In this edition he also competed with his son, Lasse Gaxiola, becoming one of the most talked-about stories of the Mexican team in winter sports.
Mexico in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
The Mexican delegation had limited participation in Milan-Cortina 2026, with presence in alpine skiing disciplines.
In the women’s giant slalom, in addition to Sarah Schleper’s disqualification from the Olympics, several competitors did not complete the event.
The podium was made up of Federica Brignone (gold), Sara Hector (silver) and Thea Louise Stjernesund (bronze).
For the Hispanic community in the United States, the participation of athletes representing Mexico on the Olympic stage continues to be a source of pride.
As well as an opportunity to bring new generations closer to winter sports, less traditional in Latin America but with growing interest in states such as Colorado, Utah and California.
What do the regulations say?
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The decision was made after the first run
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In Olympic alpine skiing, the International Ski Federation (FIS) sets strict technical specifications to ensure safety and fairness.
Among them, measurement limits on the equipment.
Exceeding these parameters implies automatic disqualification, even if the difference is minimal.
These types of penalties, although harsh, are part of the usual technical control before and after each race.
In the United States, official coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics is provided by NBC and Peacock, with Spanish-language broadcasts available on partner platforms and digital highlights.
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