Lucas Pinheiro Braathen secured Brazil’s first Winter Olympic gold medal in the giant slalom at the 2026 Games. The Norwegian‑Brazilian’s triumph was celebrated by football icon Ronaldinho on X, who praised him as a trailblazer.
Braathen thanked Ronaldinho for inspiring his path, replying with emoticons. Bayern Munich also posted a congratulatory message, featuring a photo of Braathen with former star Bastian Schweinsteiger.