Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, February 16, 2026

2026-02-16 - 12:05

Carnival Monday belonged to Lucas Pinheiro Braathen — again. Two days after winning Brazil’s historic first Winter Olympic gold in the giant slalom, the 25-year-old attacked the men’s slalom on the Stelvio in pursuit of a double. Whether or not he reached the podium, his mere presence as a medal contender in a second discipline