Brazilian skier makes history with country’s first World Cup win: ‘Difference is a superpower’

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins season opener25-year-old switched allegiance from NorwayLucas Pinheiro Braathen made skiing history as he delivered Brazil’s first-ever World Cup victory in a thrilling season-opening race at Levi on Sunday.Pinheiro Braathen, who switched allegiance from Norway to Brazil last year, held a commanding 0.41-seconds lead from the first run and weaved his way down through the gates again in an ice-cool second run to claim the landmark win. Continue reading...