12 Facts About Rodolfo Dickson

Rodolfo "Rudy" Roberto Dickson Sommers was born on 11 July 1997 and is a male Mexican Canadian alpine skier representing Mexico.

Rodolfo Dickson was the first Mexican to win an international ski race, winning in Super-G in January 2015.

Rodolfo Dickson was orphaned at nine months, and as an orphan, he was referred to as "Jesus de Dios".

Rodolfo Dickson was named Rodolfo Roberto after his Mexican godfather and his Canadian adoptive grandfather, Brian Robert Dickson.

Rodolfo Dickson was adopted by a Canadian couple at age three.

Rodolfo Dickson was later diagnosed with learning disabilities, having not spoken and still wearing diapers.

Rodolfo Dickson moved to Oakville, Ontario, Canada, with his adoptive parents.

Rodolfo Dickson started skiing at age 6, on a family vacation to Mont Tremblant Resort in Quebec.

Rodolfo Dickson continued skiing the Milton Heights Racing Club in Ontario and won several medals and trophies.

Rodolfo Dickson graduated from Mountain View Public School in Collingwood, Ontario in 2011.

Rodolfo Dickson later joined the National Ski Academy under academy head Jurg Gfeller, located in Collingwood, Ontario, where he remained for five years.

Rodolfo Dickson represents the Mexican team of Alpine skiing, along with Sarah Schleper.