Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.
Brazil won its 1st gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Lucas Pinheiro became an Olympic champion in Alpine Skiing - Giant Slalom.Additionally, the Brazilian secured the country's first medal in
Brazil danced after winning their first Winter Olympics gold medal while Canada are still trying to win their first.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen said it was "absolutely impossible" to try and convey his emotions after his big win
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil - Gold in the giant slalom was Brazil’s – and indeed South America’s – first medal at the Winter Games.
Winter Olympics history was made on Saturday, February 14, when Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men’s giant slalom, beating alpine skiing great Marco Odermatt of Switzerland.
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Branteng wins Brazil's first Winter Olympics gold
Brazil has long been a powerhouse in the World Cup and Summer Olympics, leading with its "Samba Army," but it has had no presence in the Winter Olympics. This is unsurprising, as Brazil is a tropical country with mostly hot weather year-round,
The 25-year-old had represented Norway at the 2022 Games in Beijing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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