Brathen wins Brazil's 1st Winter Olympics gold

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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. It was the first-ever medal at the Winter Games for any country in South America. And not just any medal: Gold.

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Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen wins gold, and South America's first Winter Olympics medal
Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes first South American to medal at Winter Olympics

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil
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.

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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins First Winter Olympic Gold for Brazil in Giant Slalom
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