Summary
Team USA skier Breezy Johnson is returning to Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, where an injury four years ago stopped her from competing in the Olympic Games. Johnson has endured multiple knee injuries during her career but has managed to recover and achieve significant victories. She continues to face challenges with the high speeds required in ski racing but is preparing mentally and physically to overcome them.
Key Facts
- Breezy Johnson is a skier for Team USA.
- She crashed and injured her knee in Cortina, Italy, before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
- Her injury led to a withdrawal from the Olympics and a long recovery period.
- Johnson has faced several serious knee injuries in her career.
- She was the women's downhill world champion in the International Ski and Snowboard Federation.
- Johnson is known for her speed, once reaching 86 mph in a race.
- She emphasizes the mental challenge of overcoming injuries and fear in skiing.
