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

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 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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