Sarah Schleper de Gaxiola and her son Lasse are set to make Olympic history at Milano Cortina 2026 as the first mother-son duo to compete together at a Winter Games.
The pair will represent Mexico in Alpine Skiing, marking a remarkable milestone in Olympic history. Sarah Schleper de Gaxiola, who previously competed for the United States in four Winter Olympics, will take to the slopes alongside her son Lasse, creating an unprecedented family story at the Games.
Sarah's Olympic journey began in 1998 when she represented Team USA, continuing through 2010. After marrying Mexican Federico de Gaxiola, she switched allegiance to Mexico and competed at the 2014 Sochi Games under the Mexican flag. Now, more than two decades after her Olympic debut, she will share the ultimate sporting stage with her son.
A Unique Olympic Legacy
While parent-child combinations have appeared at Olympic Games before, they typically competed in different editions or different sports. The Schlepper de Gaxiola family breaks new ground as the first mother and son to compete simultaneously in the same Winter Olympics.
Lasse, who has grown up immersed in the world of competitive skiing, will make his Olympic debut at Milano Cortina 2026. The young skier has been developing his skills on the international circuit, following in his mother's tracks while forging his own path in the sport.
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The duo's participation also highlights Mexico's continued presence in winter sports, a nation more commonly associated with warm weather and summer athletics. Sarah's switch to represent Mexico brought valuable experience and visibility to the country's winter sports program, and now her son continues that legacy.
As Milano Cortina 2026 approaches, the Schleper de Gaxiola family story adds a compelling human interest angle to the Games, demonstrating how Olympic dreams can span generations and create truly unique moments in sporting history.
