Mexico at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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Mexico
participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
, after not having any competitors in the 2006
competition. Mexico first competed in the Winter Olympics in 1928, but then not again until 1984. No Mexican athlete has yet won a medal in the Winter Olympics.
Hubertus von Hohenlohe represented Mexico in the men's slalom
. Hohenlohe previously competed in 1984
, 1988
, 1992
and 1994
. A descendant of Austria
n royalty, and also Mexican nobility
on his father's maternal side, he founded Mexico's skiing federation in 1981. He qualified for the 2006 Olympics
, but Mexico decided not to participate
because no other Mexicans had qualified. He has competed in 12 alpine world championships. Hohenlohe broke his leg in 2007, forcing him to miss a record 13th world championship. At the time of the competition, Hohenlohe was 51 years old.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, after not having any competitors in the 2006
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
competition. Mexico first competed in the Winter Olympics in 1928, but then not again until 1984. No Mexican athlete has yet won a medal in the Winter Olympics.
Alpine skiing
Hubertus von Hohenlohe represented Mexico in the men's slalomSlalom skiing
Slalom is an alpine skiing discipline, involving skiing between poles spaced much closer together than in Giant Slalom, Super-G or Downhill, thereby causing quicker and shorter turns.- Origins :...
. Hohenlohe previously competed in 1984
Mexico at the 1984 Winter Olympics
One alpine skier from Mexico competed at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. It was the first time since 1928 that an athlete from Mexico competed at the Winter Games.- Alpine skiing:Downhill...
, 1988
Mexico at the 1988 Winter Olympics
- Alpine skiing:MenMen's combined- Bobsleigh:- Cross-country skiing:MenC = Classical style, F = Freestyle- Figure skating:MenWomen-References:**...
, 1992
Mexico at the 1992 Winter Olympics
- Alpine skiing:MenMen's combinedWomen- Bobsleigh:- Cross-country skiing:Men1 Starting delay based om 10 km results. C = Classical style, F = Freestyle- Figure skating:MenWomen-References:**...
and 1994
Mexico at the 1994 Winter Olympics
-Alpine skiing:*Hubertus von Hohenlohe** Men's Downhill: 1:53.37 - 48th place-References:*...
. A descendant of Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n royalty, and also Mexican nobility
Mexican nobility
Mexican nobility refers to the titled nobles and untitled gentry families of Mexico. Most of the descendants of these families still live in Mexico today, but some can be found in Europe and other countries....
on his father's maternal side, he founded Mexico's skiing federation in 1981. He qualified for the 2006 Olympics
2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
, but Mexico decided not to participate
Nations not competing at the 2006 Winter Olympics
-Iraq:Faisal Faisal failed to qualify for skeleton.Iraq has never competed at a Winter Olympics.-Jamaica:Jamaica did not send any athletes to the 2006 Winter Olympics. Jamaica's bobsleigh team—Led by Chris Stokes, and coached by Wayne Thomas— failed to qualify for the Games...
because no other Mexicans had qualified. He has competed in 12 alpine world championships. Hohenlohe broke his leg in 2007, forcing him to miss a record 13th world championship. At the time of the competition, Hohenlohe was 51 years old.
| Athlete | Event | Run 1 | Run 2 | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubertus von Hohenlohe | Men's slalom Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's slalom The men's slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia, on February 27, 2010.... |
1:05.69 | 1:02.09 | 2:07.78 | 46 |
| Men's giant slalom Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom The men's giant slalom competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia. Originally scheduled for February 21st, it was rescheduled to February 23rd, due to delays of preceding alpine events.... |
1:34.50 | 1:36.97 | 3:11.47 | 78 |