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

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

Braathen won Brazil’s first-ever Winter Games medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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

Brazil danced after winning their first Winter Olympics gold medal while Canada are still trying to win their first.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil - Gold in the giant slalom was Brazil’s – and indeed South America’s – first medal at the Winter Games.

American speedskater Jordan Stolz has made Olympic history at the Milan Cortina Games, setting Olympic records in both the men's 1,000- and 500-meter finals and taking home gold medals in both events. He's 2 for 2 at these Games, and even then, the speedskating star says the Olympic stage is nerve-wracking.

Updated Feb. 14 Milano Cortina 2026 medal count with the latest Top 10 table. Norway leads on gold, while Italy and Team USA chase as Day 8 finals roll on. The post Winter Olympics Medal Count Today (Feb.

There is something surreal, and thus wonderfully Olympic, about seeing Brazil step onto the highest podium at the Winter Games. The country of samba, Copacabana beaches, and football lived as