Overview
- Johnson said Olympic officials issued a new medal after the original snapped off its ribbon during celebrations, and she returned the broken one.
- The American posted the top downhill time in the women’s team combined and is paired with Mikaela Shiffrin, who races the slalom leg.
- Her downhill title came in 1:36.10, edging Germany’s Emma Aicher by 0.04 seconds, with Italy’s Sofia Goggia taking bronze.
- Johnson dedicated the victory to her father, Greg, who was recently injured, could not attend and was told he would no longer be able to ski.
- She described managing pressure in the team event, saying she focused on a clean run and “didn’t want to crash or do anything” that could hurt the team’s chances.