Brazilian skier makes history with country’s first World Cup win: ‘Difference is a superpower’

  • Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins season opener

  • 25-year-old switched allegiance from Norway

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made skiing history as he delivered Brazil’s first-ever World Cup victory in a thrilling season-opening race at Levi on Sunday.

Pinheiro Braathen, who switched allegiance from Norway to Brazil last year, held a commanding 0.41-seconds lead from the first run and weaved his way down through the gates again in an ice-cool second run to claim the landmark win.

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