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flag Brazilian skier Lucas Braathen won Brazil’s first Winter Olympics medal, a gold in men’s giant slalom, on Feb. 14, 2026.

flag Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men’s giant slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Bormio, Italy, securing the first-ever Winter Olympic medal for any South American nation. flag The victory, achieved on February 14—the first full day of Brazil’s Carnival—sparked nationwide celebration, with fans in Milan’s Brazil House and across Brazil cheering, dancing, and embracing the historic moment. flag Despite Brazil’s tropical climate and lack of winter sports tradition, Braathen’s triumph, after switching from Norway to Brazil in 2023, resonated deeply, uniting the country in pride and marking a milestone in its global athletic presence.

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