Sports · 17 February 2026

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins Olympic giant slalom gold for Brazil

Exam-focused facts from the 17 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed gold in the men’s giant slalom at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics held at Stelvio Alpine Skiing Centre on 14 February 2026.
  • He recorded a two-run combined time of 2 minutes 25 seconds.
  • He beat defending champion Marco Odermatt of Switzerland by 0.58 seconds; Loic Meillard of Switzerland took bronze.
  • This victory marks South America’s first-ever medal at a Winter Games and Brazil’s first Winter Olympics gold.

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