Lillehammer, Norway, March 24, 2026 (AFP) - Pinheiro Braathen wins World Cup giant slalom title after Odermatt crashes

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2026-03-24

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claimed the men's giant slalom World Cup title on Tuesday after the discipline's leader Marco Odermatt crashed out in the first run at the season-ending race in Norway. For Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen, the title was the icing on the cake for a 2026 season in which he became his continent's first Winter Olympic gold medallist -- also in the giant slalom. The 25-year-old swept through his two runs in a combined time of 2min 2......

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