Brazil won its 1st gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Lucas Pinheiro became an Olympic champion in Alpine Skiing - Giant Slalom.Additionally, the Brazilian secured the country's first medal in

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen on Saturday gave it another reason to celebrate — an Olympic medal. It was the first-ever medal at the Winter Games for any country in South America.

BORMIO, Italy — The first South American gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympics paints his nails, loves to samba dance and credits the Brazilian men’s soccer team for cultivating his love for sports. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen also believes his triumph Saturday in the men’s giant slalom at these Games “was written for me.”

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen said it was "absolutely impossible" to try and convey his emotions after his big win

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. With snow falling and fog settling in,

A Brazilian skier secured South America’s maiden medal at a Winter Games the day after a Kazakh figure skater won his nation’s first gold in 32 years.

Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.