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Historic Run: Braathen Aims for South America's First Winter Medal
14 Feb
Summary
- Lucas Braathen leads the Olympic giant slalom after a remarkable first run.
- He aims to secure South America's first-ever Winter Olympic medal.
- Braathen holds a significant lead over defending champion Marco Odermatt.
Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has taken the lead in the men's Olympic giant slalom following an exceptional first run. He set a blistering pace on the Stelvio course, positioning himself for a potentially historic victory.
Braathen's remarkable performance on Saturday has raised hopes for South America's first Winter Olympic medal. If he maintains his lead through the second run, it would mark a significant moment for winter sports in the region.
Representing Brazil, Braathen, who was born in Norway, delivered a near-flawless opening run. He finished 0.95 seconds ahead of Switzerland's Marco Odermatt, the reigning Olympic giant slalom champion. This substantial lead underscores his dominant performance.
The final run will see Braathen ski last among the top 30 competitors. He must replicate his aggressive style to fend off strong contenders and secure his place on the podium, potentially etching his name in Olympic history.
