Brazil’s 1st Winter Games gold is about much more than 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 Lucas Pinheiro Braathen becomes first South American to medal at Winter Olympics
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Winter Olympic history for Brazil

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil

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Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins giant slalom, earns South America’s 1st medal at Winter Games
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.

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Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins South America's first-ever Winter Olympics medal
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins First Winter Olympic Gold for Brazil in Giant Slalom

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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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