Lucas Pinheiro Braathen Leads Sölden Giant Slalom Season Opener
Brazilian Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads the first run of the World Cup giant slalom season opener in Sölden, Austria.

Dothan, AL, October 25, 2026 —
Brazilian Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads after the first run of the World Cup giant slalom season opener in Sölden, Austria, according to the information available. The result puts Braathen at the front of the standings following the opening run of the event.
The summary does not provide Braathen’s run time, his margin over the next competitor, or the names and results of other racers. It also does not specify when the race took place or provide further details about the course or conditions. Those details are not available in the information provided.
The event is identified as the season opener for the World Cup giant slalom, and Sölden is identified as its location. The available report describes the result only after the first run; it does not state the final outcome or whether Braathen maintained the lead in a subsequent run. No further results or statements from Braathen or event organizers were included.
For now, the confirmed development is that Braathen leads after the opening run in Austria. The size of his advantage and the eventual event result remain unspecified in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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