NewsFeedBrazil became the first South American country to win gold at the Winter Olympics with Lucas Pinheiro Braathen securing victory in the giant slalom event in Italy. At the press conference afterwards, Braathen said hearing Brazil’s national anthem was a proud moment after growing up watching its football team triumph.Published On 15 Feb 2026
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Brazil wins first gold medal for South America at Winter Olympics
In 2026, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the giant slalom event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. This victory marked the first Winter Olympics gold medal for Brazil and any South American country.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-15 · 09:08 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In 2026, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the giant slalom event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. This victory marked the first Winter Olympics gold medal for Brazil and any South American country. Braathen expressed pride in representing Brazil and hearing the national anthem played. The win was especially meaningful to him, having grown up watching the Brazilian football team's successes. The event took place on February 15, 2026.
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Braathen grew up watching Brazil’s football team triumph.
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Hearing Brazil’s national anthem was a proud moment.
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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured victory in the giant slalom event in Italy.
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Brazil wins first gold medal for South America at Winter Olympics.
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