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Breezy Johnson Gets Replacement Gold After Podium Mishap, Posts Fastest Team Combined Downhill

She won the Cortina downhill by 0.04 seconds, dedicating the triumph to her father after his recent accident.

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.