Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Gold as Lindsey Vonn Is Airlifted

Breezy Johnson secured the first gold medal for USA in the women's downhill at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with a time of one minute and 36.10 seconds.The event was overshadowed by a severe crash involving 41-year-old Lindsey Vonn, who was airlifted to a hospital in Innsbruck with significant knee and head injuries after losing control early in her run.Emma Aicher of Germany and Sofia Goggia of Italy completed the podium while protesters in Milan clashed with police over the impact of the multi-sport event.