Skier wins Brazil's 1st ever Winter Olympic medal

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Brazil’s first Winter Games gold is about much more than the medal
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.

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

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Braathen wins Brazil's first ever Winter Olympic medal with giant slalom gold

Alpine Skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins Brazil's first ever medal at the Winter Olympics with gold in the men's giant slalom.