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

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

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

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Get the latest news, results, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Mountain West resort towns are key launchpads for winter athletes. Park City, Utah, with a population of just over 8,000 people, is the most common hometown for 2026 U.S. Olympians, with 11 athletes represented on the roster. Athletes train on ski jumps and bobsled tracks built for the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

Mexican figure skater Donovan Carrillo is looking to build upon his success and prove he can compete for a medal at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games.