A Brazilian Gives Latin America Its First Gold in Winter Olympics History
This Saturday, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wrote a historic page for the sport of Brazil and all of Latin America by conquering the first gold medal in the Winter Olympic Games. The giant slalom of alpine skiing on the mythical Stelvio slope in Bormio was marked by the exhibition of the young 25-year-old athlete, born in Oslo and representing Brazil since 2024, thanks to his Brazilian roots on his mother's side.
TL;DR
- Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the first-ever Winter Olympics gold medal for Brazil in alpine skiing giant slalom.
- He was born in Oslo and represents Brazil, having roots through his mother.
- This victory is a historic first for both Brazil and Latin America in the Winter Olympics.
- The previous best result for Brazil was a ninth place in snowboard cross.
- Pinheiro Braathen was also the 2022-2023 World Cup slalom champion and previously won a World Cup event for Brazil.