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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Skier wins Brazil's first ever Winter Olympic medal
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Wins First Winter Olympic Gold for Brazil in Giant Slalom

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