As the world turns on their TVs for the latest from the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Kind Alert, our daily series celebrating moments of kindness and humanity at the Games, is spotlighting Olympic stories that remind us sports are more than just medals and records.

These are the moments when compassion, respect, and character rise alongside athletic excellence. Throughout the Winter Games, we will share unforgettable acts of sportsmanship that prove the most powerful victories are often the ones that are shared.

How this mother and son plan to make Olympic history

Most parents cheer from the sidelines at the Olympics—except this mom.

At the Games in Milan-Cortina, Sarah Schlepper and her 18-year-old son, Lasse Gaxiola, will become the first mother and son to compete at the same Winter Olympics.

Schlepper’s Olympic journey began in 1998. Born in Colorado, she later became a Mexican citizen and has represented Team Mexico in the past two Winter Games. This year, she's doing so again.

However, she won’t be racing alone.

Lasse is making his Olympic debut alongside his mom, with the two competing as Mexico’s only alpine skiers. Together, they’ll share a moment that goes beyond medals: a rare blend of family and legacy on the Olympic stage.

For this mother and son, history won’t just be made—it will be shared for generations to come.

As Kind Alert continues to monitor Milan-Cortina 2026, we’ll keep the focus on Olympic moments like this one—reminding us that even on the world’s biggest stage, kindness, empathy, and sportsmanship are worth their weight in gold.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Meet the first mother-son duo competing in the winter olympics