Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin star for US at Milan Cortina Olympics as Lindsey Vonn crashes

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By KEN MAGUIREFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin were standouts for the United States on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Johnson competed in the alpine ski women’s downhill race, while Malinin participated in the figure skating men’s team event. Lindsey Vonn, also representing the US, crashed during the alpine ski women’s downhill race, requiring a rescue helicopter. Riccardo Lorello of Italy won the bronze medal in the men’s 5,000 meters speedskating race. Ester Ledecka of Czechia competed in the women’s snowboarding parallel giant slalom finals in Livigno.

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The events took place on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.

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Lindsey Vonn crashed during an alpine ski women’s downhill race at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Breezy Johnson won her country’s first gold medal.

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Breezy Johnson and Ilia Malinin star for US at Milan Cortina Olympics

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