Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins Brazil’s first Olympic Winter gold

The men’s giant slalom title created a national milestone in alpine skiing.

14 Feb Europe Bormio, Italy

By iintroo editorial Published 14 February 2026Sources & corrections

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men’s giant slalom and delivered Brazil’s first gold medal at an Olympic Winter Games.

The result extended the medal geography of winter sport and became one of Milano Cortina’s defining national milestones.

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