Brathen wins Brazil's 1st Winter Olympics gold

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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
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins First Winter Olympic Gold for Brazil in Giant Slalom

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Brazilian skier makes history at 2026 Winter Olympics
For the first time in the history of the Winter Olympics, an athlete from South America has heard their anthem played during a medal ceremony.

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Skier wins Brazil's first ever Winter Olympic medal
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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil

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