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Filipino Athletes Make History at 2026 Winter Olympics

1/20/2026

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The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will include Filipino athletes Francis Ceccarelli and Tallulah Proulx, competing in giant slalom and slalom events starting February 6.
At 17, Tallulah Proulx is the first Filipina and youngest Filipino to qualify for the Winter Olympics, achieving this by earning 120 FIS points.
Francis Ceccarelli, 22, is the first Filipino alpine skier to secure an Olympic quota spot.
Both athletes previously represented the Philippines at the 9th Asian Winter Games in China.
Fans can follow their journey through the Olympic Games App and local sports channels.

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The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will include Filipino athletes Francis Ceccarelli and Tallulah Proulx, competing in giant slalom and slalom events starting February 6.
At 17, Tallulah Proulx is the first Filipina and youngest Filipino to qualify for the Winter Olympics, achieving this by earning 120 FIS points.
Francis Ceccarelli, 22, is the first Filipino alpine skier to secure an Olympic quota spot.
Both athletes previously represented the Philippines at the 9th Asian Winter Games in China.
Fans can follow their journey through the Olympic Games App and local sports channels.