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Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen storms final run to win Olympic giant slalom

BORMIO, Italy (AP) – Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.

February 15, 2026

15 February 2026

BORMIO, Italy (AP) - Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.

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