Sofia also participated in the 1960 Rome Olympics, at only 21 years of age, as a crew member of her brother, the late King Constantine II of Greece, also in the Dragon class of sailing. As a reserve at the Olympic Games, however, Sofia could not share in the gold medal victory won by the team.
It was Felipe who managed to achieve the best sporting achievement in the family. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the then-Prince of Asturias finished sixth in the Soling class, earning the Olympic diploma. On that same occasion he was also Spain’s flag-bearer, receiving one of the most heartfelt ovations at the opening ceremony; his older sister, Infanta Elena, was in tears.
The current ruler wore the regulation uniform of white pants, a dark jacket, a tie in the national colors, and a white hat. Felipe, also fond of squash and skiing, has accompanied Spanish athletes in numerous competitions and participated in several editions of the Olympics, including the 2004 Athens Olympics alongside his future wife, Queen Letizia.
Felipe and Letizia distinguished themselves during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin by cheering on the Spanish alpine skiing team in the official uniform despite the intense cold and copious snowfall. In his commentary on the race, Felipe pointed out the difficult weather conditions and the differences between an Olympic competition and the World Cup, highlighting the complexity of a one-run race versus a circuit that rewards consistency over time. Despite some poor final results, the prince remained optimistic about the athletes’ chances in subsequent competitions.