American Breezy Johnson secured her first Olympic title in her second Games appearance, after winning the downhill gold on Sunday at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, which also saw a horrific crash by her compatriot Lindsey Vonn in the same race.
After a disappointing first participation in 2018 where she placed 14th in the Super-G and seventh in the downhill, Johnson, 30, confirmed that her crowning as world champion in downhill last year was no fluke, edging out Germany’s Emma Aicher by a narrow margin of 0.04 seconds on Sunday. Italy’s Sofia Goggia came in third, 0.59 seconds behind.
2026 Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXV Olympic Winter Games, will be hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. This marks Italy’s third time hosting the Winter Games, following Cortina d’Ampezzo in 1956 and Turin in 2006, and it will be the first Winter Olympics to be hosted across two distinct city hubs.
American Breezy Johnson
American Breezy Johnson is a professional alpine ski racer from the United States, specializing in the speed events of downhill and super-G. She has competed on the World Cup circuit since 2016 and represented the U.S. at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she placed seventh in the downhill.
downhill gold
“Downhill Gold” is not a widely recognized historical or cultural site. The term may refer to a specific local attraction, business, or event, but it lacks a documented, notable history in a global or historical context. Without more specific location details or context, a substantive summary of its history cannot be provided.
Milan-Cortina Olympics
The Milan-Cortina Olympics refers to the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, which will be hosted jointly by the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy. This marks Italy’s third time hosting the Winter Olympics, following Cortina’s 1956 Games and Turin’s 2006 Games, and the event aims to utilize existing venues across the northern Italian regions.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn is a retired American alpine ski racer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest skiers of all time. Her career, which included four World Cup overall championships and an Olympic gold medal in downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games, was marked by both extraordinary success and a series of significant injuries.
Germany’s Emma Aicher
Emma Aicher is a contemporary German artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures that often explore themes of nature and geometry. Her work has gained recognition in European art circles since the early 2000s, with exhibitions in galleries across Germany.
Italy’s Sofia Goggia
Sofia Goggia is a celebrated Italian alpine skier, not a physical place or cultural site. She is best known for winning the gold medal in the women’s downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and for her consistent success on the World Cup downhill circuit.
