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Braathen Claims Adelboden Giant Slalom Silver, Marking Third World Cup Podium This Season

The result bolsters Brazil’s breakthrough contender ahead of key starts before MilanCortina.

Overview

  • Lucas Pinheiro Braathen finished second in Adelboden’s giant slalom in 2:31.72, trailing winner Marco Odermatt by 0.49 seconds, with Léo Anguenot third in 2:31.91.
  • Odermatt competed with a black armband honoring victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire and secured the victory on Chuenisbärgli.
  • The silver is Braathen’s third podium of the 2025–26 season, adding to gold in Levi’s slalom and silver in Alta Badia’s giant slalom.
  • Outlets report differing standings after the race, with Terra placing Braathen third overall on 408 points after 17 of 38 events, while others cite him as second.
  • Prize reports also vary, with Terra tallying €120,000 in season earnings and ISTOÉ noting R$158,000 from the Adelboden result, as Braathen targets Sunday’s slalom in Adelboden.