Lasse Gaxiola is set to begin his journey in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, where he will represent Mexico in alpine skiing. Born in Colorado, USA, Gaxiola follows in the footsteps of his mother, Sarah Schleper, and will be the only Mexican participant in his discipline. His training has been guided by Erich Sailer, a well-respected coach known for developing skiing legends like Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso.

Among Gaxiola's notable achievements in his skiing career are a twelfth-place finish in the slalom event at Vail and a third-place finish in a giant slalom at Aspen in the Entry League FIS category. These results demonstrate his potential as he prepares to face the best athletes in the world at the Winter Olympics. Gaxiola's participation is a significant moment not just for him, but for Mexican skiing, as it highlights the country's growing involvement in winter sports.

The first event where Gaxiola will compete is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 3:00 AM central time in Mexico, with a second race following at 6:30 AM. His participation is highly anticipated by fans and marks a proud moment for the Mexican sports community as they support their athlete on the international stage.