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Donovan Carrillo Targets Quads After Sealing 2026 Olympic Berth

The Mexican skater is refining his programs in Toronto with coaches Jonathan Mills, Myke Gillman.

Overview

  • Carrillo clinched one of the final five men's quota spots for Milano‑Cortina 2026 with bronze at the Beijing pre‑Olympic qualifier, scoring 222.22 points.
  • He begins days with ballet and pilates, then logs six to seven hours of training that include on‑ice sessions, strength work and cardio.
  • He plans to raise technical difficulty by attempting quadruple jumps in the free skate, keeps the short program without quads and is aiming for a top‑10 finish while not ruling out a medal.
  • His preparation schedule features an event in Georgia on October 7–10, a December competition in Budapest and Four Continents in Beijing in January as a final tune‑up.
  • The two‑time Olympian becomes only the second Mexican to qualify for two Winter Games, a milestone praised by Ricardo Olavarrieta as a boost for figure skating across Latin America.