Loïc Meillard delivered a decisive second run to win the Schladming night race giant slalom, holding off Lucas Pinheiro Braathen under the lights at the Planai. Marco Odermatt missed the podium, while Alban Elezi Cannaferina celebrated the first World Cup podium of his career in a race packed with drama and momentum swings.
Marco Odermatt wins Adelboden’s men’s giant slalom for a fifth straight year as River Radamus delivers the fastest second run and charges from 30th to seventh.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen’s historic victory lit up homes from Brazil to Norway, inspiring new fans and fueling a surge of excitement around Brazilian skiing.
Brazil’s Lucas Braathen eyes Olympic glory after a remarkable comeback season. The 25-year-old star, once a rising talent for Norway, now races under his mother’s flag and carries the weight of 200 million fans. In Milan, he declared his bold vision for 2026, vowing to bring Brazil its first alpine skiing anthem while inspiring a new generation.
Henrik Kristoffersen claimed his first victory of the season in Val d’Isère with a commanding second run, edging teammate Atle Lie McGrath and Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard for the top spot. Brazil’s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen delivered a stunning 22-position climb to tie for fourth, while Jett Seymour secured his first points of the season, finishing 21st for the U.S. Ski Team.
Growing up and learning to ski near Oslo with a Norwegian father and Brazilian mother, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen emerged as a significant force within the Norwegian Ski Federation. His passion for personal branding and sponsorships brought him into conflict with the Norwegian Ski Federation, whose restrictions on athlete sponsorships clashed with his vision. This disagreement played a significant role in his decision to step away from competitive skiing.
Swiss Sweep in Beaver Creek Ends with Tumler’s Historic Win The final race of the weekend capped a remarkable performance for Switzerland, as Thomas Tumler claimed his first World Cup victory in Beaver Creek, making it three wins in three races for the Swiss team.
Norwegian Felix McGrath, son of former U.S. Ski Team member Felix McGrath Sr., took the course wearing bib eight. Delivering a composed and technically brilliant run, McGrath crossed the finish line in third place, 1.01 seconds behind Tumler and 0.65 behind Kranjec, keeping the competition tight heading into the final run.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has just wrapped up the fourth edition of the LUCI Foundation's ‘Lucas Braathen Race Camp’ in Oslo, Norway. Atomic and Oakley had great involvement in the success of the camp.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen announced Thursday that he will return to World Cup ski racing – representing Brazil. During a news conference live-streamed on Red Bull’s platforms, the Norwegian-Brazilian alpine skiing superstar highlighted his reasons to return, the current relationship with the Norwegian Ski Team, his FIS-point status after changing nations, and the hope to leave a positive legacy.
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