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Winter Olympics 2026: Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins giant slalom gold to secure Brazil’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal
At the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026, Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed gold in the Giant Slalom, securing South America’s first-ever medal at a Winter Games. The 25-year-old delivered a powerful final run in difficult conditions, with snow and fog on the Stelvio course. He fi...