The Economic Times

Who is Donovan Carrillo? 26-year-old makes history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as first Mexican figure skater to reach two Olympic finals

Donovan Carrillo, 26, from Guadalajara, made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by becoming the first Mexican figure skater to reach two Olympic finals. Competing in Milan-Cortina, Carrillo scored 75.56 points in the short program, completing 23rd out of 39, and qualified for the free skate on Feb. 13. Despite a fall on his triple axel, he completed his routine with poise and earned a season-best 143.50 points, totaling 219.06.