Braathen wins Brazil Olympic gold

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, 25, won Olympic giant slalom gold for Brazil at the Winter Games after leaving Norway's ski federation.

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Aftenposten

How the world is reacting to Braathen's gold medal: Long live freedom

Why doesn't Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (25) compete for Norway? That is what international media are asking after the historic moment.

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Der Standard

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen – der Skizirkus hat seinen Popstar

Der in Altenmarkt und Mailand lebende Exzentriker, Modefan, Kunstliebhaber und DJ belebt die Szene. Mit Gold im Riesenslalom für Brasilien hat er den Olymp bestiegen

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen: The Brazilian Storyteller Delivers a Heroic Feat

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen had been deemed destined for success after breaking away from the Norwegian federation, to avoid being seen as a mere gimmick. With gold in the giant slalom, the flamboyant 25-year-old redeems himself.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

Ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen: The storyteller from Brazil achieves the heroic feat

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, after breaking away from the Norwegian federation, was doomed to success, lest he be seen as a mere puppet. With gold in the giant slalom, the dazzling 25-year-old redeems himself.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Giant Slalom Olympic Victory: The Ski Philosopher Lucas Pinheiro Braathen

As a one-man show, the native-born Norwegian Lucas Pinheiro Braathen takes on the major ski federations and now wins Brazil's gold in the giant slalom. How did he pull that off?