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Braathen Wins Kranjska Gora Giant Slalom, Cuts Odermatt’s Lead to 48 Points

A 48-point gap sets up a decisive giant slalom finale in Hafjell.

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom - Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - March 7, 2026 Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen celebrates on the podium after winning the men's giant slalom REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom - Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - March 7, 2026 Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen celebrates with team members on the podium after winning the men's giant slalom REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Slalom - Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - March 8, 2026 Norway's Atle Lie McGrath celebrates with his team on the podium after winning the Men's Slalom REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic
Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Giant Slalom - Kranjska Gora, Slovenia - March 7, 2026 Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen celebrates on the podium after winning the men's giant slalom REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic

Overview

  • Lucas Pinheiro Braathen converted his first-run advantage to win by 0.54 seconds over Loïc Meillard, with Stefan Brennsteiner in third.
  • Marco Odermatt placed fifth, trimming his giant slalom standings cushion to 48 points with one 100-point race remaining.
  • The discipline title will be decided at the World Cup finals in Hafjell, Norway, later this month.
  • Odermatt remains overwhelmingly ahead in the overall World Cup, reported at roughly a 632-point lead that leaves the big globe effectively secure.
  • The result marks Braathen’s second World Cup victory of the season outside the Olympics, continuing his surge following his Milano Cortina gold.