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Overview
- Pinturault ended his World Cup career Tuesday in Norway with an 11th place in the Hafjell giant slalom, then shared an emotional celebration with family and French teammates at the finish.
- The 34‑time World Cup winner retires after 17 seasons, a decision shaped by major knee injuries in January 2024 and January 2025 that slowed his results and kept him out of Milan‑Cortina.
- Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the Hafjell giant to clinch the discipline crystal globe, becoming the first Brazilian to secure a World Cup globe after Marco Odermatt skied out in the first run.
- Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the Hafjell slalom for her 110th World Cup victory and now needs a top‑15 in Wednesday’s giant to lock up a sixth overall title.
- The French Ski Federation said it intends to involve Pinturault in mentoring and future projects, with details to be worked out after his retirement.