Sofia Goggia Wins Bronze in Olympic Downhill

Sofia Goggia won the bronze medal in the Olympic downhill, with Breezy Johnson taking gold and Emma Aicher securing silver.

What happened at the Olympics?

The American Breezy Johnson secured the gold medal in the downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Johnson beat Emma Aicher by a narrow margin on the Olimpia delle Tofane slope.

Who were the top competitors?

Emma Aicher was the only one who could really threaten Johnson, finishing just four hundredths short of gold. Sofia Goggia's performance should be rated highly, as she started the race late in high temperatures.

How did Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dreams end?

Lindsey Vonn's dream of a second downhill gold at the Olympic Games ended after twelve seconds of skiing, when she caught her right arm in the gate and hit the piste hard. The 41-year-old was transported away by helicopter after the crash.

What were the results for other athletes?

Corinne Suter was the best Swiss-Ski athlete in 14th place, almost two seconds behind. Janine Schmitt, Jasmine Flury, and Malorie Blanc started the race with early starting numbers but were unable to benefit from the good conditions. Sofia Goggia has now won a complete set of medals at the Olympic Games, after winning the downhill at the 2018 Olympics and taking silver in the supreme discipline four years ago. The Italian's bronze medal is a notable achievement, given the challenging conditions she faced. Breezy Johnson's gold medal win marks her second major victory, after winning the World Championship title in Saalbach.