Lucas Pinheiro Braathen enters the Winter Olympics as a legitimate medal contender in Alpine skiing, with a chance to become the first Brazilian and South American to win a Winter Olympics medal after switching allegiance from Norway.

The Italian luxury brand conscripted Metsavaht to outfit the country's team, including flag-bearers Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Nicole Silveira.

Estonia's honorary consul in Rio de Janeiro co-designed one of the most striking elements of the Brazilian Winter Olympic team uniform, which was seen by millions of people around the world at the opening ceremony on Friday.