Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes Olympic history with gold for Brazil: ‘This was written for me’

BORMIO, Italy — The first South American gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympics paints his nails, loves to samba dance and credits the Brazilian men’s soccer team for cultivating his love ...

Brazil’s first Winter Olympics medallist is a São Paulo fan

Brazil won its 1st gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Lucas Pinheiro became an Olympic champion in Alpine Skiing - Giant Slalom.Additionally, the Brazilian secured the country's first medal in ...
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Olympics soccer draw pits host Brazil against South Africa, Iraq and Denmark

Hosts Brazil have been drawn alongside South Africa, Iraq and Denmark in Group A for the men's football tournament at this summer's Olympics in Rio. Brazil have never been Olympic champions and lost ...

An Olympics of Firsts: Brazil and Kazakhstan Claim Surprise Golds

A Brazilian skier secured South America’s maiden medal at a Winter Games the day after a Kazakh figure skater won his nation’s first gold in 32 years.