Donovan Carrillo He once again positions himself as one of the most important figures in national sports on the international stage. On this occasion in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Gamesin which the Jalisco native competes as the only representative of Mexico in figure skating and faces his second Games with the goal of reestablishing himself among the world elite.
On February 6 it was again flag bearer of the Mexican delegation during the Opening Ceremony, an honor that had already been experienced in Beijing 2022.
Its presence in the inaugural parade reaffirms the symbolic weight it has acquired as a reference for winter sports in Mexico, a country with limited tradition in these disciplines.
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When does Donovan Carrillo compete?
Donovan competes first in the short program on Tuesday, February 10 at 11:30 a.m. Central Mexico time. This exercise is decisive, since only the 24 best advance to the free program, the final, scheduled for Friday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m. His main objective is to make the cut and return to an Olympic final, something he already achieved in Beijing and which marked a milestone for the country.
Evidence:
- short program – Tuesday, February 10, 11:30 am (CDMX)
- Free program – Friday, February 13, 12:00 pm (CDMX)
The preparation for Milano Cortina has been focused on consistency. According to his statements, Carrillo decided to maintain the short program from last season, prioritizing technical cleanliness, stability in jumps and artistic execution.
The work of the last year has been aimed at perfecting details, reducing errors and increasing the level of confidence in competition, key factors in a sport where tenths define positions.
Who is Donovan Carrillo?
The story of Donovan Carrillo He started skating at the age of eight, when he accompanied his sister to the rink. Over time, sport went from being a curiosity to becoming a life project.
Under the direction of his coach Gregorio Núñez, he made his international debut in 2013 at a stop at the ISU Junior Grand Prix and, step by step, he made his way into youth and senior competitions in Europe, Asia and America.
The breaking point came in 2021 World Cupwhere her result secured the first Olympic quota for Mexico in figure skating in three decades.
That achievement opened the door to Beijing 2022, where he not only competed, but became the first Mexican to qualify for an Olympic final in this discipline.
In the following cycle he added his first international medals and, after a setback in a world championship, got the ticket to Milano Cortina by finishing third in the ISU qualifier heading to 2026.
With this participation, Carrillo joins the small group of Mexican skaters who have competed in two Winter Olympic Games, establishing himself as the face of a generation that has expanded the limits of Mexican sport on ice and snow.
Where to see Donovan Carrillo at the Winter Olympics?
The skater’s participation can be followed at:
- Claro Sports (TV, web and app)
