alpine skiing
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the women's World Cup slalom in Åre, Sweden, on March 15, 2026, securing her eighth victory of the season—equaling her own single-season record—and extending her overall World Cup lead. She beat rival Emma Aicher of Germany by 0.94 seconds, with Wendy Holdener of Switzerland third.
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Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, a Norwegian-Brazilian alpine skier, combines Scandinavian precision with Latin passion in the traditionally European and North American-dominated world of winter sports. With his Brazilian mother, he serves as an unofficial ambassador for a region underrepresented in elite skiing. His achievements highlight the potential for South American talent to break through geographical and climatic barriers.