Braathen Wins Giant Slalom World Cup, Overthrows Odermatt | Skiing News

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil secured the World Cup giant slalom title Tuesday, capitalizing on a first-run disqualification by dominant force Marco Odermatt at the season finale in Hafjell, Norway.

Odermatt, who entered the final race as the leader in the giant slalom standings, failed to finish the first run. This opened the door for Braathen, who then delivered a winning performance to claim the little crystal globe. The victory marks a significant achievement for Braathen, representing Brazil on the world stage.

Stefan Brennsteiner of Austria achieved the highest finish among his countrymen, placing fourth. He had qualified for the final run in second position. Joshua Sturm improved his standing in the second run to finish seventh, while Marco Schwarz secured ninth place.

The result effectively hands the World Cup giant slalom season title to Pinheiro Braathen, a development confirmed by multiple news outlets following the race.