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Roberto Carcelen
Country Peru
Born (1970-09-08) September 8, 1970 (age 53)
Lima, Peru

Roberto Carcelen (born September 8, 1970), is a Peruvian-American cross-country skier, who competed at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics for Peru. He was the first Peruvian person ever to compete at the Winter Olympics. He had learned the sport from his American wife.[1][2]

At the 2010 Olympics, he competed in the 15 kilometre freestyle race, and placed 94th out of 95.[3]

Carcelen qualified again in 2013 for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He competed in the 15 kilometre classical race, although he broke a rib during training, and finished last out of 87 competitors who finished the race.[citation needed]

Carcelen is the founder and executive director of The Roberto Carcelen Foundation.

References

  1. ^ Brewer, Jerry (3 February 2010). "Peruvian cross-country skier Roberto Carcelén reaches Olympic dream". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  2. ^ Scheve, Inge (2 January 2009). "A Skier's Singular Pursuit". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Sochi Olympics: A Peruvian Cross-Country Skier With An Iron Will And A Broken Rib". FOX News. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2018.


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