Donovan Carillo
SPORT:
Figure Skating
BIRTHDATE:
November 17, 1999
BIRTH PLACE:
Mexico
RESIDENCE:
Mexico
BIOGRAPHY
In 2022 Donovan Carillo became the first Mexican in 30 years to qualify for the Winter Olympics, reaching the free skate final in Beijing. The only Mexican skater to qualify for three World Championship free skate finals, he is also the first Mexican skater to land a quadruple jump in competition. The seven-time national champion, multiple international silver medalist, and Top 15 at the World Championships is at the top of his game as he aims for Milano Cortina 2026 -- but closer to home, he runs a skating academy to help develop figure skating in his nation and train the next generation.
STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Top 15 at 2024 ISU World Figure Skating Championship
- 22nd at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, a historic first for Mexico
- 7x national champion
- Multiple international silver medals
INTERESTING FACT
He is the first Mexican skater to land a quadruple jump in competition.
