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Braathen credits freedom for Olympic gold
Olympic champion Lucas Pinheiro Braathen says choosing his own path helped him rediscover his love of skiing. Pressure from elite competition pushed him to retire at 23, but greater freedom has now accompanied his unconventional route to Olympic gold.
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