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Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Lindsey Vonn’s crash.

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Victor Mather and James HillFebruary 8, 2026 at 03:55 PM
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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Breezy Johnson of the United States won the gold medal in the women's downhill skiing event. The race was marked by a dramatic crash by fellow American skier Lindsey Vonn, who was attempting a comeback after a recent ACL injury. Vonn was airlifted off the mountain after the crash, causing a delay in the competition. Johnson's winning time held up despite challenges from top skiers. Emma Aicher of Germany secured the silver medal, and Sofia Goggia of Italy took home the bronze. The event was held on February 8, 2026.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Cortina 30% James Hill ×630% Italy 40% Germany 40% Sofia Goggia ×270% Emma Aicher ×270% Lindsey Vonn ×480% Breezy Johnson ×390%

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downhill 90% women's downhill 90% crash 80% skiing 80% gold medal 70% injury 60% olympic medal 60% comeback 50%

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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Germany

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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