Who won the Olympic downhill gold medal?

Breezy Johnson won the Olympic downhill gold medal.

When was the last time an American won Olympic downhill gold?

The last time an American won Olympic downhill gold was 16 years ago.

What happened to Lindsey Vonn during the Olympic downhill?

Lindsey Vonn crashed during the Olympic downhill event, ending her medal hopes.

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American Downhill Queen Crowned!

8 Feb

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Summary

American Breezy Johnson secured Olympic downhill gold.
This victory marks the first US gold in downhill in 16 years.
Lindsey Vonn crashed, ending her medal hopes in the event.

Breezy Johnson has etched her name in history, becoming the first American in 16 years to claim the Olympic downhill gold medal. Her dominant performance secured the United States' first medal of the current Olympic Games. The race also marked a challenging moment for American icon Lindsey Vonn, whose hopes for a podium finish in the downhill event concluded after a crash.

Johnson's victory was not only historic but also a testament to her recent form, following her win at the 2025 world championships. She delivered a run that outpaced her competitors significantly. Vonn, a previous medalist in downhill and super-G, experienced a setback early in her run due to a pre-existing knee injury.

Johnson, originally from Idaho, has been a rising star, inspired by past American champions like Picabo Street. Despite facing her own injury setbacks, including a torn ACL before the 2022 Winter Olympics and a subsequent suspension, Johnson has shown remarkable resilience and skill to reach this pinnacle moment in her career.