The Brasil reaches Jogos Olímpicos of Inverno of Milão-Cortina 2026 with the largest delegation in its history. The team has 15 athletes, 14 competitors and one reserve, distributed across five different disciplines. Essa participation represents a significant increase compared to previous editions of the event.
Brazilian representatives compete in competitions that begin on February 4th, with the opening ceremony scheduled for February 6th at Itália. The competition ends on February 22, bringing together athletes from different countries in facilities spread across Milão and Cortina.
The delegation is looking for the country’s first Olympic medal in Jogos of Inverno. Atletas with international experience leads expectations of good performance on Italian tracks.
Record delegation in numbers
The Brazilian team surpasses the previous record of 13 athletes registered in Sochi 2014. Agora, 15 representatives defend the country, with 11 born in Brasil and four coming from other countries that have obtained dual nationality.
This composition reflects the growth of winter sports in the country. Investimentos in training and classifications in world competitions allowed an increase in the number of places won.
- 15 athletes in total (14 competitors + 1 reserve);
- 5 modalities represented;
- 5 countries of birth of the athletes;
- 10th consecutive participation of Brasil since 1992.
International origins of athletes
Four athletes were born outside of Brasil and chose to represent the country due to family ties or residence. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen came into the world in Oslo, in Noruega, and competes in alpine skiing with results in Copas of Mundo.
Pat Burgener was born in Lausanne, on Augustinho Teixeira is from Ushuaia, in Argentina, and Giovanni Ongaro was born in Clusone, in Itália, both integrated into the Brazilian team.
These international trajectories strengthen the delegation. Athletes train in specialized centers in Europa and América of Norte, adapting to snow and ice conditions.
Main medal hopes
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen leads expectations in alpine skiing. Ele accumulates podiums in stages from Copa to Mundo and arrives as one of the favorites in speed events.
Nicole Silveira competes in skeleton and resides at Canadá for specific training. Ela recorded consistent performances in recent competitions and is among the athletes with a real chance of a podium.
Pat Burgener brings world-class experience in halfpipe snowboarding. Edson Bindilatti, with six Olympic appearances, leads the bobsled team alongside other experienced competitors.
Modalities represented by Brasil
The bobsled has five athletes, including the reserve, and Edson Bindilatti as a veteran driver. The sport requires strength and precision in high-speed descents on Italian tracks.
Cross-country skiing has three representatives, such as Bruna Moura and Manex Silva, who face endurance tests over long routes. Alpine skiing includes Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and other slalom and giant specialists.
The skeleton features Nicole Silveira as the main name in individual races. Halfpipe snowboarding brings together Pat Burgener and Augustinho Teixeira in aerial maneuvers judged by judges.
These five areas mark the diversity of Brazilian participation. Cada modality requires specific preparation in equipment and techniques adapted to intense cold.
History of Brazilian participations
Brasil debuted on Jogos and Inverno in 1992, on Albertville, on França. Desde then, the country was present in all subsequent editions, evolving from a few places to larger delegations.
The best result so far was Isabel Clark’s ninth place in snowboard cross in Turim 2006. Outros athletes have achieved positions in the top 30 in different events over the years.
The evolution reflects greater support for winter sports in the tropical country. Programas development and international partnerships contributed to broader rankings in 2026.
The current delegation combines veterans like Bindilatti with new names on the rise. Essa mix of experience and youth defines participation in Milão-Cortina.
Competition structure in Milão-Cortina
The tests take place in facilities spread over more than 400 kilometers between Milão and Cortina. Locais as well as Valtellina and Val di Fiemme host skiing and snowboarding events.
The opening ceremony takes place at 4pm local Italian time on February 6th. Competições start earlier, with qualifiers in some categories starting on the 4th.
Brazilian athletes debut on different dates between February 10th and 18th, depending on the sport. Bobsled closes the national schedule near the end of the Jogos.
Final team preparation
Members of the delegation arrived at Vila Olímpica in the first days of February. Eles perform acclimatization to local conditions and final adjustments to equipment.
Coaches accompany athletes in daily sessions on Italian tracks. Testes of speed and technique help to refine strategies for the official tests.
The medical team monitors the health of the competitors in the high altitude and cold environment. Medidas of recovery include physiotherapy and nutrition adapted to intense exertion.
