Mexico at the 2014 Winter Olympics

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Mexico at the
2014 Winter Olympics
Flag of Mexico.svg
IOC code MEX
NOC Mexican Olympic Committee
Website www.com.org.mx  (in Spanish)
in Sochi
Competitors1 in 1 sport
Flag bearers Hubertus Von Hohenlohe (opening [1] [2]
and closing) [3]
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

Mexico competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia from 7 to 23 February 2014. The team once again consisted of Hubertus von Hohenlohe competing in Alpine skiing. Hubertus von Hohenlohe became the second oldest Winter Olympian ever, and also break the longest span of competing at the winter Olympics (30 years). [4]

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Competitors

SportMenWomenTotal
Alpine skiing 101
Total101

Alpine skiing

Skier, businessman and pop singer Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg competed in alpine skiing as the only athlete from Mexico. Hubertus von Hohenlohe - Amadeus Awards 2013.jpg
Skier, businessman and pop singer Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg competed in alpine skiing as the only athlete from Mexico.

According to the final quota allocation released on January 20, 2014, Mexico had one athlete in qualification position. [5] Hubertus von Hohenlohe wore a traditional Mariachi suit while competing. [6] Hubertus von Hohenlohe crashed while competing in his only race (the slalom). [7]

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Hubertus von Hohenlohe Men's slalom DNF

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