Mexico’s participation in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games came to an end with the performance of skier Lasse Gaxiola, who competed in the men’s alpine slalom event on the Stelvio slope in Italy.
At just 18 years of age, Gaxiola was the last member of the Mexican delegation to take part in action and also the last to qualify for the winter competition, just weeks before the opening ceremony.
Lasse Gaxiola’s performance in slalom
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In the Milano-Cortina 2026 slalom event, Gaxiola failed to complete the first descent after running off the track.
It was a competition marked by demanding conditions.
Of the 93 registered skiers, 44 were unable to finish the race, reflecting the high level of difficulty.
Gold went to Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard, followed by Austria’s Fabio Gstrein and Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen.
Previously, Gaxiola had finished 53rd in the giant slalom, a result that is part of his first Olympic experience.
Historic moment for Mexico
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Beyond the sporting results, Milano-Cortina 2026 left an unprecedented event for the Mexican Olympics:
Lasse Gaxiola and Sarah Schleper became the first mother and son to compete in the same edition of the Olympic Winter Games representing Mexico.
Schleper, a veteran of alpine skiing, finished 26th in the giant slalom, bringing experience to a young delegation.
Gaxiola was unable to complete the first run
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Balance of Mexico in Milano-Cortina 2026
With Gaxiola’s performance, Mexico completed its eleventh participation in the Olympic Winter Games.
The best result of the delegation in Milano-Cortina 2026 was that of figure skater Donovan Carrillo.
He finished 22nd in the men’s individual event.
In cross-country skiing, Allan Corona and Regina Martinez finished in 105th and 108th place, respectively.
Although Mexico did not win any medals, its constant presence on the highest winter stage reflects the growth and continuity of winter sports in the country.
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