Representing Mexico, Sarah Schleper is no novice to the Winter Olympics. However, this year, she's on track to make history when she competes alongside her son, Lasse Gaxiola.

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.

Mexico's Olympic roster features something fairly unique: a mother-son duo.

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.

Donovan Carrillo took up figure skating as a child to impress a girl but the Mexican is back for his second Olympics at Milano Cortina aiming to once again woo the crowds with a joyful style that has made him a fan favourite around the world.

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

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.

Mexican Alpine skier Sarah Schleper and her son Lasse Gaxiola are set to make history at the Winter Olympics. (AP photo)