Lindsey Vonn ⁠crashes out; Breezy Johnson wins downhill at Winter Olympics

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 8, 2026 at 01:11 PM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Breezy Johnson of the United States won gold in the women's downhill skiing event on Sunday. The race took place on the Olimpia delle Tofane piste in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Germany's Emma Aicher won silver, and Italy’s Sofia Goggia took bronze. Lindsey Vonn, aiming for her fourth Olympic medal despite a recent ACL injury, crashed early in her run and was subsequently airlifted from the course. Vonn, the 2010 Olympic downhill champion, fell approximately 13 seconds into her descent, ending her Olympic bid.

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