Summary
Kylie Kelce interviewed two U.S. Olympic athletes, Laila Edwards and Breezy Johnson, about their success. Laila Edwards is the first Black woman to play Olympic hockey for Team USA, and Breezy Johnson won a gold medal in downhill skiing. They discussed their hard work, sacrifices, and personal stories behind their achievements.
Key Facts
- Laila Edwards is the first Black woman to compete in Olympic hockey for Team USA.
- Edwards scored two goals and assisted five others in early Games rounds.
- Edwards credits family support as important to her success; her family traveled to Milan to watch her.
- Team USA won the gold medal in women’s ice hockey, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
- Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in Olympic downhill skiing by a very slim margin.
- Johnson experienced high-speed conditions and physical challenges, including "4G turns."
- Johnson's fiancé proposed right after she competed in a race.
- Johnson has a habit of knitting a new hat or headband before each race for good luck.
