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Brazil, Winter Olympics and Pinheiro

Brazil's first Winter Olympics gold is about much more than the medal

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.

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Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen wins gold, and South America's first Winter Olympics medal

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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes first South American to medal at Winter Olympics

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Brazil’s Pinheiro Braathen leads GS after 1st run, seeking South America’s 1st medal at Winter Games

Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the Olympic giant slalom Saturday after the first of two runs and is in position to win South America’s first medal at a Winter Games.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil after winning giant slalom gold in Milano Cortina

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Brazilians celebrate ‘Carnival in the Italian snow’ as Alpine skier wins Olympic gold

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🥇 Brazil’s first Winter Olympics medallist is a São Paulo fan

Lucas Pinheiro became an Olympic champion in Alpine Skiing - Giant Slalom.

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February 14, 2026 - Winter Olympics updates

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South America finally medals in a Winter Games, thanks to gold by Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen

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How many nations will be at the Winter Olympics? Here's a list of every country

There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.

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How many countries are in Olympics? Full list of 2026 Winter Games participants

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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A crisis has hit the Winter Olympics and it's no put-on

I already know that a lot of people are using condoms, or giving them to their friends outside of the Olympics because it’s a kind of gift for them.” While medals remain the official currency of success,