Brazil’s 1st Winter Games gold is about much more than medal

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Brazil's first Winter Olympics gold is about much more than the medal
With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen on Saturday gave it another reason to celebrate — an Olympic medal. It was the first-ever medal at the Winter Games for any country in South America. And not just any medal: Gold.

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Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen wins gold, and South America's first Winter Olympics medal
Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes first South American to medal at Winter Olympics

Olympic Medal Count Day 8: Brazil Dances, Canada Still Searching For Gold

Brazil danced after winning their first Winter Olympics gold medal while Canada is still trying to win their first.

Brazil, Olympic and Lucas Pinheiro

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil - Gold in the giant slalom was Brazil’s – and indeed South America’s – first medal at the Winter Games.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins First Winter Olympic Gold for Brazil in Giant Slalom
Swiss men win four golds to dominate Olympic ski slopes, Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil

Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins South America's first-ever Winter Olympics medal

Another Brazilian athlete, Nicole Rocha Silveira, could earn another medal on Saturday when she races in the women's skeleton event.

Skier 'Not Even Able to Grasp' Winning Brazil's First-Ever Winter Olympics Medal with a Historic Gold in Giant Slalom

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen said it was "absolutely impossible" to try and convey his emotions after his big win

Skier wins Brazil's first ever Winter Olympic medal

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation's first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.

Brazil’s first Winter Olympics medallist is a São Paulo fan

Brazil won its 1st gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Lucas Pinheiro became an Olympic champion in Alpine Skiing - Giant Slalom.Additionally, the Brazilian secured the country's first medal in

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener feels complete when he combines his love of the halfpipe with his passion for music.
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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen seeks first Winter Olympics medal in South American history

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen enters the Winter Olympics as a legitimate medal contender in Alpine skiing, with a chance to become the first Brazilian and South American to win a Winter Olympics medal after switching allegiance from Norway.