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Sarah Schleper Makes History as Oldest Female Alpine Skier

2/14/2026

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Mexico's Sarah Schleper became the oldest female Alpine skier to compete, racing in the women's super-G on February 12.
She finished 26th, 7.96 seconds behind gold medalist Federica Brignone, highlighting the first mother-son duo at the Winter Games.
Schleper previously skied for the United States and has represented Mexico in her last three Olympics, carrying the Mexican flag at the opening ceremony.

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Mexico's Sarah Schleper became the oldest female Alpine skier to compete, racing in the women's super-G on February 12.
She finished 26th, 7.96 seconds behind gold medalist Federica Brignone, highlighting the first mother-son duo at the Winter Games.
Schleper previously skied for the United States and has represented Mexico in her last three Olympics, carrying the Mexican flag at the opening ceremony.