Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen storms final run to win Olympic giant slalom, in photos

14 Feb 2026 • 10:07 PM MYT

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Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.

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Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen storms final run to win Olympic giant slalom, in photos

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