Alpine skiing-Skiers confront challenge of 'flat' slalom in Bormio
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 15 : Alpine skiers face an unusual challenge at the men's Winter Olympics slalom in Bormio on Monday: a flatter-than-usual and deceptively tricky slalom course.
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Alpine skiing-From soccer dreamer to snow king, Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen strikes gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Like most young Brazilians, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen grew up wanting to emulate the country's fabled soccer players and maybe one day even wear the famous yellow and green.
Alpine skiing-Brazil's golden boy Pinheiro Braathen brings samba and fashion to the slopes
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history on Saturday by delivering to Brazil - and the whole of South America - their first Olympic gold with victory in the giant slalom but the 25-year-old's influence extends well beyond the slopes.
No dream Winter Olympics debut for Singapore alpine skier Faiz Basha after fall in giant slalom
SINGAPORE: Singapore alpine skier Faiz Basha registered a DNF (did not finish) on his Winter Olympics debut on Saturday (Feb 14).
Alpine skiing-Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen makes history with giant slalom gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made South American sporting history as his samba skiing propelled him to a stunning Olympic giant slalom gold in a driving blizzard on Saturday.
Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen wins giant slalom, earns South America's 1st medal at Winter Games
Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.
Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins Olympic giant slalom gold - ESPN
BORMIO, Italy — Brazilian ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen turned in a powerful final run to win the Olympic giant slalom Saturday and earn South America's first medal at a Winter Games.
Alpine skiing-Brazil's Pinheiro Braathen on course for historic gold in giant slalom
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 14 : Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen brought a dream gold medal within reach as he outclassed the opposition in the first leg of the men's giant slalom on Saturday to give himself a huge lead.