# @thegistusa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUvyNy5AeLg
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56372045-thegistusa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-14T17:26:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The GIST USA (@thegistusa) — https://gondola.cc/thegistusa

## Caption

History made on the slopes. 🇧🇷❄️⁣
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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen just skied into the history books at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning giant slalom gold and delivering Brazil’s first-ever Winter Olympic medal. 🤯⁣
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The 25-year-old also becomes the first athlete from South America to medal at the Winter Games, and he did it in style. 🤩⁣
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After leading run one by nearly a full second, Braathen held his nerve in run two to secure gold with a combined time of 2:25.00. 🥇⁣
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From switching national teams to honour his Brazilian roots, to waving the flag at opening ceremony, to now standing atop the podium, this is what following your heart looks like. ❤️⁣
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“I just wanted to ski as the person I am,” Braathen said. and that was more than enough. 💯⁣
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Brazil. South America. the entire southern hemisphere? Officially on the alpine map. 🌎✨⁣
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#giantslalom #menssports #milanocortina2026 #olympics

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The GIST USA | @thegistusa | https://gondola.cc/thegistusa | Sports Media Outlet |

## Tags

menssports, milanocortina2026, giantslalom, olympics

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