{"id":3088,"date":"2026-10-26T06:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T21:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepress.co.kr\/?post_type=briefing&p=3088"},"modified":"2026-10-26T06:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T21:35:53","slug":"2026-10-26-braathen-solden-giant-slalom-en","status":"publish","type":"briefing","link":"https:\/\/onepress.co.kr\/index.php\/briefing\/2026-10-26-braathen-solden-giant-slalom-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Braathen wins S\u00f6lden opener; just 0.01 seconds separates second and third"},"content":{"rendered":"

2026-10-26 06:34:19 KST<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brazil\u2019s Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men\u2019s giant slalom World Cup season opener in S\u00f6lden, Austria, on October 25.<\/p>\n

This was one race decided by two combined runs, not a season title or a speed record across different courses.<\/p>\n

Who finished how far behind?<\/h2>\n

Braathen\u2019s combined time was 1:44.72. Switzerland\u2019s Lo\u00efc Meillard finished second, 0.48 seconds behind, and Marco Odermatt third, 0.49 behind. The winner\u2019s margin and the gap between the Swiss racers are different: Meillard beat Odermatt by 0.01 seconds, not 0.48. FIS\u2019s account, AFP\u2019s results reporting and SRF\u2019s race analysis agree on the order and margins.<\/p>\n

Why not compare times with other races?<\/h2>\n

Strong wind forced a lower reserve start, shortening the course. A shorter total therefore does not establish an all-time fastest performance. Course and weather change the basis of comparison even within the same discipline. Braathen led after the first run and retained the lead after the second. The relevant comparison is between combined times within this particular race.<\/p>\n

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What does it mean for Brazil\u2019s racer?<\/h2>\n

The 26-year-old previously won here for Norway in 2020; this was his second S\u00f6lden win, now representing Brazil. A change of national representation does not make him a different athlete earning a first win. FIS connects this result with his Olympic and late-season successes. Streak counts depend on whether the Olympics are included, so this article avoids an unqualified streak number in its headline.<\/p>\n

When can the rivalry be assessed again?<\/h2>\n

This opens the 2026\/27 season. SRF places the next giant slalom in Copper Mountain in late November, distinguishing it from earlier slalom races. Check the discipline as well as the date in FIS\u2019s calendar. Neither one Swiss finishing order nor Braathen\u2019s opening victory settles season-long ability. More results in the same discipline are needed to assess the title race.<\/p>\n

Primary sources and independent checks<\/h2>\n

Primary: order, combined gaps, reserve start and national representation in 2020 and 2026: FIS \u00b7 S\u00f6lden men\u2019s giant slalom, 2026-10-25<\/a><\/p>\n

Separate reporting: 1:44.72 total, shortened course, event photography and athlete remarks: AFP \u00b7 2026-10-25<\/a><\/p>\n

Broadcast race analysis: 0.01-second Swiss gap and next GS timing, not a season-title prediction: SRF Sport \u00b7 2026-10-25<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Brazilian won the men\u2019s giant slalom on a wind-shortened course. The gaps concern two-run totals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"class_list":["post-3088","briefing","type-briefing","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepress.co.kr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/briefing\/3088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepress.co.kr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/briefing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepress.co.kr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/briefing"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepress.co.kr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}