Fresh off gold, Breezy Johnson eyes team event and possible home Games

The American skier is looking ahead to the next race and the possibility of competing in the 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Fresh off winning gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, American alpine skier Breezy Johnson is already looking ahead to her next race and the possibility of competing in the 2034 Olympics in her hometown of Salt Lake City. While the 2034 timeline gives her pause as she'll be 38 years old, Johnson says she would love to try for a home Games after being inspired by Lindsey Vonn's comeback. For now, Johnson is focused on the remaining races in Cortina, including a team event on Tuesday with fellow American star Mikaela Shiffrin.

Why it matters

Breezy Johnson's gold medal win is a major accomplishment, and her comments about eyeing the 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City are noteworthy as the city works to bring the Games back. Johnson's potential participation would be a huge boost for the local community and provide an inspiring storyline for the home Games.

The details

Johnson won the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Fresh off the win, she sat down with KSL's Matt Gephardt and discussed her plans going forward. While she acknowledged the 2034 timeline in Salt Lake City gives her pause since she'll be 38 years old, Johnson said she would love to try to compete in those Olympics and have a home Games. In the meantime, Johnson is focused on the remaining races in Cortina, including a team event on Tuesday with Mikaela Shiffrin.

  • Johnson won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
  • Johnson will compete in a team event on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 in Cortina.
  • The 2034 Winter Olympics are planned to be held in Salt Lake City.

The players

Breezy Johnson

An American alpine skier who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Mikaela Shiffrin

An American alpine skier who will team up with Breezy Johnson in a team event on Tuesday.

Lindsey Vonn

A retired American alpine skier who inspired Breezy Johnson by coming out of retirement.

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What they’re saying

“I really wanted it to be 2030 because I'll be 38 in 2034, which felt a lot more daunting before Lindsey Vonn came out of retirement. But I would love to try to go for 2034 and try to have a home Games.”

— Breezy Johnson (KSL)

“I'm not trying to get, as the term, 'out over your skis,' implies. I'm taking things day by day.”

— Breezy Johnson (KSL)

What’s next

Johnson will compete in a team event on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 in Cortina.

The takeaway

Breezy Johnson's gold medal win and her interest in competing in the 2034 Olympics in her hometown of Salt Lake City provide an inspiring storyline for the potential return of the Winter Games to Utah. Her focus on the present and taking things 'day by day' also shows her commitment to the sport and her current goals.