History of Lucas Pinheiro Braathen in Timeline

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen is a Norwegian and Brazilian World Cup alpine ski racer. He is a specialist in the technical alpine skiing events of slalom and giant slalom.

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April 2000: Birth of Lucas Pinheiro Braathen

In April 2000, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen was born in Norway. He is a World Cup alpine ski racer who specializes in slalom and giant slalom.

April 2000: Birth in Oslo

On April 19, 2000, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen was born in Oslo to a Norwegian father and a Brazilian mother.

December 2018: World Cup Debut

In December 2018, Pinheiro Braathen made his World Cup debut in Val d'Isere, finishing 26th and earning his first World Cup points.

2019: Junior World Championships

In 2019, at the Junior World Championships, Pinheiro Braathen achieved fourth and eleventh place finishes, followed by a silver medal in super-G, and a bronze medal in the combined event.

October 2020: First World Cup Victory

In October 2020, Pinheiro Braathen secured his first World Cup victory at the season opener, a giant slalom in Sölden.

2022: First Slalom Win

In 2022, Pinheiro Braathen won his first slalom at the Lauberhorn race in Wengen, moving from 29th to 1st place after the second run.

October 2023: Retirement from World Cup racing

In October 2023, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen retired from World Cup racing, where he had been representing Norway.

October 2023: Announcement of Retirement

On October 27, 2023, Pinheiro Braathen announced his retirement from World Cup racing, one day before the season's opening event in Sölden, Austria.

March 2024: Return to Alpine Skiing for Brazil

In March 2024, Pinheiro Braathen announced his return to alpine skiing circuit, now representing Brazil.

October 2024: World Cup Return

On October 27, 2024, exactly one year after announcing his retirement, Pinheiro Braathen returned at the World Cup giant slalom season opener in Sölden, finishing 4th and scoring the first World Cup points for Brazil in alpine skiing.

June 2025: Relationship with Isadora Cruz

On June 17, 2025, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen publicly revealed his relationship with Brazilian actress Isadora Cruz.

February 2026: Flag Bearer and Gold Medalist

On February 6, 2026, Pinheiro Braathen was the flag bearer for Brazil at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. On February 14, 2026, he won the gold medal in the men's giant slalom, marking a historic first Winter Olympics medal for Brazil and South America.