Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured Brazil's first Olympic gold in giant slalom, though he faced disappointment in slalom. His journey reflects both triumph and challenges.

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 ...

For the first time in the history of the Winter Olympics, an athlete from South America has heard their anthem played during ...

Loic Meillard of Switzerland used a strong second run to win the men’s slalom on a day that saw Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen fall in the first run, ending his bid for another Olympic ...

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wouldn't change the way he was flying through the course in Monday's Olympic slalom despite the fall ...

Loic Meillard of Switzerland wins men's slalom, Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen falls in 1st run to end medal chances.

Loic Meillard of Switzerland used a strong second run to win the men's slalom Monday on a day that saw Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen ...

Fabio Gstrein is the vice-Olympic champion in slalom. The Tyrolean was only beaten by the Swiss Loic Meillard on Monday in Bormio, thus securing the 14th medal for Austria at the games.