Mexico’s Mother-Son Skiing Pair Makes Olympics History: ‘Amazing’
Summary
Sarah Schleper and her son, Lasse Gaxiola, have made history as the first mother and son to compete in the same Winter Olympics. They are both representing Mexico at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with Schleper competing in her seventh Olympics and Gaxiola making his debut.Key Facts
- Sarah Schleper is competing in her seventh Winter Olympics in 2026 at age 46.
- Her son, Lasse Gaxiola, is competing in his first Olympics at age 18.
- They are the first mother-and-son duo to compete together in a Winter Olympics.
- Schleper represents Mexico after gaining citizenship; her son also competes for Mexico.
- Schleper will participate in the women's super-G and giant slalom events.
- Gaxiola will race in the men's slalom and giant slalom events.
- Schleper's husband is also involved as a coach for their son.
- Schleper first made headlines in 2011 when she skied with her young son in her arms during her last race with the U.S. team.
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