Ten-year-old Franco-Mexican bullfighting prodigy Michelito Lagravere is no doubt relieved to be back in Mexico doing what he does best – facing sharp horns in the ring and away from the debate.

While few of Mexico’s 85 athletes competing in this year’s Olympic games in Bejing are in the running for medals, a handful have an outside hope of bringing some glory home.

The 12th annual La Chupinaya race, a grueling challenge for rough terrain mountain runners, has been scheduled for Sunday, August 17.