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Sarah Schleper of Mexico competes in the first run of slalom during the Adui FIS Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup at the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational on Nov. 29, 2015 in Aspen. 
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Sarah Schleper, Vail
Specialty: Giant slalom
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Schleper is a product of Ski & Snowboard Club Vail and was a four-time Olympian for the U.S. (1998-2010) who will be the flag bearer for Mexico in the PyeongChang opening ceremonies. Her best Olympic finish was 10th in slalom in 2006. Her husband is a native of Mexico, and she received dual citizenship in 2014. She competed for Mexico at the world championships in 2015 and 2017. She blew out a knee last June and has only back on skis for only a month or so. She competed in two World Cup races last month, failing to qualify for the second run in both. She will race only GS in these Olympics.
Competing: Feb. 12
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