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Alpine skier Breezy Johnson adds a new medal and ring to her Olympic collection
Johnson credits persistence and a comeback at Milan Cortina after years of effort and disappointment, winning her first gold and receiving a public proposal.
- On Feb 17, 2026, Breezy Johnson, alpine skier, won her first Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and was publicly proposed to by her boyfriend.
- After an earlier near-miss, Johnson said she felt an Olympic medal was within reach four years ago, highlighting her long road and comeback.
- Even Taylor Swift, pop star, reached out to congratulate Johnson, who said she had not previously spoken with Swift, and a spectator at the finish joked about inviting Swift to the wedding.
- Johnson said her time in Cortina has come full circle after returning to a place that once 'took your dreams away' and bringing together her family and her ski family made the moment especially complete.
- The whirlwind of achievements overwhelmed Johnson, who plans to be a spectator briefly before traveling to Andorra for her next World Cup event this year.
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Breezy Johnson wins gold for USA, announces engagement to boyfriend
(NEXSTAR) - U.S. skier Breezy Johnson won the first gold medal for the United States at the Milan Cortina Games in the downhill event and announced her engagement to boyfriend Connor Watkins while in Italy. The Olympic victory and proposal were accompanied by a social media interaction with musician Taylor Swift. The events marked a [...]
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