Brazilian skier clinches South America's first Winter Olympic gold
Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men's giant slalom at Milano Cortina 2026, delivering South America's first Winter Games medal with a 2:25 total, 0.58 seconds ahead of defending champion Marco Odermatt, as Braathen represents Brazil after previously skiing for Norway; Brazil also marked its first World Cup podium and win this season, with Lula congratulating the historic feat.