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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claims victory in giant slalom season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen claims victory in giant slalom season opener

Summary

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the opening giant slalom race of the World Cup season on October 25 at the Sölden glacier. He secured the win by extending his first-run lead to finish 0.48 seconds ahead of Switzerland's Loïc Meillard, while Marco Odermatt took third, just 0.01 seconds further back. This victory marks Pinheiro Braathen's second win at Sölden and his ninth overall in the World Cup, following his Olympic gold and World Cup title in the previous season. The next races on the schedule are slalom events in Levi, Finland, set for November 14 and 15.

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By the Numbers

•Pinheiro Braathen wins the giant slalom at Sölden.
•He beats Loïc Meillard by 0.48 seconds.
•Marco Odermatt finishes third, 0.01 seconds behind Meillard.
•This is Pinheiro Braathen's second win at Sölden.
•Slalom races are scheduled for November 14 and 15 in Levi, Finland.

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1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Pinheiro Braathen starts season with statement GS win, Odermatt third

What they're saying

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Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made a statement of intent with a comprehensive victory in the World Cup season opening giant slalom ski race on Sunday. Pinheiro Braathen doubled his first-run lead on the Sölden glacier with an as classy second run to beat Switzerland's Loïc Meillard by.
— Yahoo Sports

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