Brazilian Skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins Historic Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing
Brazilian Skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins Historic Gold Medal at 2026 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing Brazilian Skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins Historic Gold Medal at 2026 Winter Olympics in Alpine Skiing In a moment that will go down in Olympic history, 25-year-old Lucas Pinheiro Braathen delivered an unforgettable performance to claim gold in the men's giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Representing Brazil, the Norwegian-born skier edged out favorites to secure not just his first Olympic gold, but Brazil's—and indeed South America's—first-ever Winter Olympic medal. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen proudly displays his gold medal – a historic first for Brazil at the Winter Olympics. (Credit: Getty Images) Born in Oslo to a Norwegian father and Brazilian mother, Braathen originally competed for Norway before switching allegiance to Brazil in 2024 following a high-profile dispute with t...