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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan Win Olympic Gold Medals

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Patricia Mazzei and Tariq PanjaFebruary 14, 2026 at 08:33 PM
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan achieved historic firsts for their nations. Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men's giant slalom, marking the first Winter Olympics medal for a South American athlete. Shaidorov secured Kazakhstan's first gold medal in figure skating, and its first gold in any Winter Olympic sport in 32 years, by winning the men's competition on Friday. Pinheiro Braathen's victory on Saturday was unexpected, as Brazil is not traditionally a winter sports powerhouse. Shaidorov's win was also considered an upset, as he outperformed favorites from the United States and Japan.

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The whole country is very happy for him. It’s like a big festival of happiness in Kazakhstan.

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Kazakhstan won a Winter Games gold medal 32 years ago in cross-country skiing.

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Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won the gold medal in men’s figure skating on Friday.

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Braathen is the first medal winner from South America at a Winter Olympics.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold for Brazil in the men’s giant slalom race on Saturday.

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Globo 30% Japan 30% United States 40% Switzerland 40% Bormio 40% Italy ×260% Winter Olympics ×370% Kazakhstan ×380% Mikhail Shaidorov ×380% Lucas Pinheiro Braathen ×490% Brazil ×590%

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winter olympics 100% gold medal 90% first medal 80% alpine skiing 70% figure skating 70% brazil 60% kazakhstan 60% giant slalom 50% sports 50%

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Brazil

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