Show Notes
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen is one of alpine skiing’s most colorful and charismatic athletes. An athlete who turned his sport upside down with bold choices and even bolder comebacks. His journey in ski racing has been nothing short of a wild adventure.
From winning the 2023 Slalom Globe and making history as Brazil’s first World Cup winner, to bold fashion statements and an iconic comeback under a new flag, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen opens up about the unconventional journey that’s made him a sensation on and off the slopes. We’ll hear about his unique Brazilian-Norwegian heritage, what drives his ambitions, and how embracing authenticity and diversity changed not only his career, but his outlook on life.
Get ready for an inspiring, honest conversation packed with moments of humor, deep reflection, and passion for sport, design, and personal purpose. This is more than ski racing—it’s a story about courage, change, and redefining what it means to be an athlete today.
Alpine Pulse is a FIS Originals production by FIS – International Ski and Snowboard Federation in cooperation with Maniac Studios.
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